Penetration Tester
2 days ago
Wokingham
Penetration Tester 6 months Wokingham - 50% on site £450 Summary A dynamic and detail-oriented PMO to oversee and coordinate a Penetration Testing (PEN Testing) program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that testing activities are well-managed, results are clearly communicated, and remediation efforts are tracked across the organisation. While deep technical expertise in cybersecurity is not required, the ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of PEN Testing concepts and be able to translate technical findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Manage the end-to-end life cycle of PEN Testing engagements across multiple teams and vendors, • Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting timelines for all PEN Testing activities, • Review and consolidate PEN Test results, ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting, • Communicate findings, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and relevant business units, • Track and escalate unresolved issues or critical vulnerabilities, • Maintain documentation, dashboards, and audit trails for compliance and governance, • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment with broader security strategy, • Facilitate post-test reviews and lessons learned sessions Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience in a PMO, project management, or program coordination role, • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, especially around PEN Testing and vulnerability management, • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences, • Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities, • Experience working in regulated environments or with compliance frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) is a plus, • Proficiency in project management tools (eg Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar) Additional Skills • Certifications like PMP, Prince2, or CISM/CISSP, • Experience working with external PEN Testing vendors or consultancies, • Ability to influence and drive remediation efforts across diverse team