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Ethical Penetration IT Specialist

Job details
Posting date: 02 April 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2025
Location: London, UK
Remote working: Fully remote
Company: apex uk trading limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Ethical5545

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Summary

This is a bespoke opportunity for someone who can do penetration testing, involves legally breaking into computer systems to find vulnerabilities, helping organisations enhance security. A career in ethical hacking is dynamic and challenging. Professionals assess digital systems, perform penetration testing, and offer solutions to strengthen defences.

Collaboration with IT teams and security analysts, and ongoing learning are essential due to evolving cyber threats in our modern world. With cyber security's increasing importance, ethical hackers have diverse job opportunities in finance, healthcare, government, and technology sectors. It's a rewarding career path that safeguards digital landscapes and mitigates potential cyber risks.

Ethical Hacking skills

An ethical hacker is an engaging and lucrative role. The need for people with hacking skills is growing, so you’ll be in high demand across multiple industries.

There are often opportunities to work remotely, as well as plenty of possibilities to travel. Because global corporations hire for this role, you might have the chance to work for some of the world’s most well-known companies.


Key attributes of an Ethical Hacker include
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Curiosity and resourcefulness
Strong ethical foundation
Awareness of legal boundaries
Adaptability to evolving threats
Effective communication
Creative problem-solving
Persistence and patience
Continuous learning mindset
Ethical Hacker responsibilities

Key responsibilities of an Ethical Hacker include:
Audit and perform security tests on current networks
Report on vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for securing systems
Analyse security policies and make suggestions on improvements
Maintain all security tools and technologies
Work with senior stakeholders to improve company processes
Staying up-to-date with the latest hacking techniques and defense mechanisms to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Working closely with IT teams, security analysts, and management to implement effective security strategies.

Ethical hackers play a pivotal role in enhancing cyber security, utilising expertise to strengthen digital defences, assess vulnerabilities, and contribute to a safer digital landscape. If this sounds like something you would be interest in, get in touch today to discuss your options.

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