Junior PCI Penetration Tester

JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE)

35,000 - 45,000 Fully Remote (UK-based) Cybersecurity Scale-Up

A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team.

The Role:

• Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments
• Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery
• Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools (Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit)
• Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance

Essential Requirements:

• UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject
• 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts
• Exposure to or interest in PCI-DSS compliance testing
• Programming/scripting experience
• Genuine passion for security (CTFs, bug bounty, TryHackMe, personal projects)

Desirable:

• Progress towards OSCP, CPENT, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
• Understanding of PCI-DSS framework

Company Culture:

• Graduate-focused team valuing technical depth and continuous learning
• Strong computer science fundamentals required
• Looking for mouldable candidates who demonstrate passion for technology beyond work hours

Location:

• Fully remote within UK, optional hybrid working from London office