Security Penetration Tester
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20 hours ago
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Job Summary
The role
Our Information Security team is at the heart of protecting a global retail and eCommerce business. With over 15000 IT users and a digital reach spanning 60 countries we work to keep our systems colleagues and customers safe every day.
We are looking for aPenetration Tester to join our proactive line of this role you will think like an attacker to find vulnerabilities before they can be exploited providing the clear guidance our Technology teams need to stay secure.
Whether you are exploring security within our offices or our rapidly expanding warehouse environments you will be part of a collaborative team that values growth.
What youll take on
At NEXT we dont stand still. Enacting our Lets Take It On spirit means pushing boundaries and learning to evolve. As part of the team you will:
- Plan and execute authorised penetration tests across our networks applications and infrastructure to simulate security breaches and assess risk.
- Identify security gaps caused by technical flaws or human error and advise on best-practice remediations.
- Innovate with fresh testing methods scripts and automated tools to enhance our security posture.
- Communicate technical risks through high-quality reports explaining the potential business impact to stakeholders with clarity.
- Collaborate with Detection Engineers and SOC teams to turn findings into long-term security playbooks.
- Monitor the evolving threat landscape through continuous learning and collaboration with national cybersecurity bodies.
What youll bring
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Technical Expertise: Experience of professional penetration testing experience supported by an OSCP CREST CRT or equivalent certification.
- Analytical Thinking: A solution-oriented mindset with a deep understanding of operating systems networking and cloud environments like AWS Azure or GCP.
- Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex technical risks into simple actionable insights for everyone.
- Adaptability: Comfort working independently or collaborating within a diverse team to solve complex problems.
- Organisation: Excellent time management skills and the ability to scope tests effectively to meet business needs.
- Professional Growth: A proactive approach to development and a willingness to share knowledge to help the wider team succeed.
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About Company
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now po ... View more
