Pen Test Specialist

Job Description:

Cadent Gas Ltd

Join us as a Pen Test Specialist and be the frontline of our cyber defence.

As our Pen Test Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding Cadent’s digital infrastructure. You’ll lead penetration testing across applications, networks, and cloud environments, uncovering vulnerabilities and translating findings into actionable insights. Whether it’s SQL injection, misconfigurations, or weak authentication controls, you’ll help us stay one step ahead of cyber threats.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your curiosity, technical expertise, and communication skills will shape how we manage risk and deliver secure services across the business.

• Security Leadership – Own and evolve our penetration testing strategy.
• Technical Depth – Work across SAP, AWS, GCP, SCADA, and more.
• Collaborative Culture – Partner with IT, cyber, and business teams to drive secure outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement – Influence remediation, reporting, and strategic enhancements.
• Professional Growth – Develop your skills through certifications, labs, and real-world challenges.

Qualifications 

•    OSCP Qualified 
•    Degree in cyber security or related discipline 

Practical Experience 

•    Hand on Experience of coordinating or performing penetration tests on SAP, AWS, GCP and SCADA Systems 
•    Experience with vulnerability management and remediation processes. 
•    Familiarity with Security Configuration Reviews and Red Teaming activities.  
•    Knowledge of common security controls, best practices, and attacker techniques. 
•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
•    Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. 
•    Practical Experience Excellent communication skills at all levels, with the ability to translate complex IT issues into business related vocabulary.