Maxima Opus Ltd | Cloud, Cyber & CTO Consulting
Junior Penetration Tester

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Company Description
Based in Bury St Edmunds, Maxima Opus Ltd provides technology leadership (Fractional CTO), cloud and cyber security expertise to small and medium-sized businesses across the United Kingdom.
We help organisations, particularly those in regulated or security-sensitive industries, reduce risk, modernise their systems, and make informed technology decisions.
- Email: hello@maximaopus.co.uk
- Web: www.maximaopus.co.uk
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/maximaopus (follow us for our latest vacancies)
- Facebook: facebook.com/maximaopus
Role Description
This is a part-time remote role for a Junior Penetration Tester.
The Junior Penetration Tester will conduct the assessment of client systems, applications, and cloud environments for security vulnerabilities, following established methodologies and best practices.
- Conducting penetration tests
- Threat modeling
- Documenting findings
- Preparing clear reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
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- Researching emerging vulnerabilities and tools
- Contributing to secure configuration and hardening recommendations
- Collaborating with senior consultants on client engagements
- Helping maintain testing labs
- Following compliance and quality standards
- Participating in continuous learning to develop advanced cyber security skills
Qualifications
- Foundational penetration testing skills, including basic vulnerability assessment, exploitation techniques, and familiarity with common tools (e.g., Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark).
- Understanding of networks, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and web application architectures, including authentication, APIs, and common security controls.
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or other major cloud platforms) and interest in securing cloud-native environments.
- Ability to write clear technical documentation and reports, explaining risks and remediation steps to both technical and business audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
- Comfort working remotely, managing time effectively, and collaborating via online tools with geographically distributed teams and clients.
- Relevant certifications or progress toward them (e.g., CompTIA Security+, eJPT, OSCP, CREST-related pathways) are beneficial but not mandatory.
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, information technology, or a related field is advantageous.
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