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Darktrace

Penetration Tester

Darktrace

Penetration Tester in AI cybersecurity firm Darktrace, focusing on identifying and mitigating security risks. Conducting penetration tests and collaborating with teams to enhance digital resilience.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conducting thorough penetration tests
  • Simulating real-world attacks
  • Delivering actionable insights to security and development teams
  • Collaborating with internal teams to validate findings and support remediation efforts
  • Staying up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Solid background in penetration testing or offensive security
  • Hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and frameworks
  • Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, and Kali Linux
  • Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS scoring
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CREST CRT, or eCPPT are highly desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children
  • Life insurance of 4 times your base salary
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools
penetration testingoffensive securityscriptingPythonBashPowerShellOWASP Top 10MITRE ATT&CKCVSS scoringcontainer security
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationinsight delivery
Certifications
OSCPCREST CRTeCPPT