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How many Penetration Tester jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 3 Penetration Tester jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Penetration Tester do?

Secure system development specialists design security systems or major components of a security system and may head a security design team building a new security system.

Tasks required include:

• Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up response plans for situations where security is compromised.
• Develops test plans for security systems and undertakes and documents the testing of security systems weaknesses and errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions.
• Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
• Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
• Deals with and reports on breaches in security.
• Uses specialist software to gather and analyse information and evidence relating to cybercrime and presents findings to law enforcement officials or private clients.

What are the entry requirements for a Penetration Tester?

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.