Maxima Opus Ltd | Cloud, Cyber & CTO Consulting
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
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Role Description
This is a part-time remote role for a Penetration Tester.
The Penetration Tester will plan and execute security assessments on applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments, identifying vulnerabilities and providing clear, remediation guidance.
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Responsibilities include:
- Conducting penetration tests and red team exercises
- Performing technical analysis of security controls
- Preparing concise reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
The role involves collaborating with consultants and engineering teams to enhance security posture for clients in regulated and security-sensitive sectors, as well as contributing to the development of internal testing methodologies and tools.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Strong cybersecurity and application security skills
- Red teaming and penetration testing skills
- Reverse engineering and malware analysis skills
- Solid understanding of network, cloud, and operating system security fundamentals
- Experience with common penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux)
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CREST, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to produce clear, structured security reports and communicate findings to diverse audiences
- Self-directed work style suited to a remote, part-time consulting environment
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