Quality Engineer supporting and improving operational quality within cross - border transportation and supply chain. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving process standardization.
About the role
- Cybersecurity Penetration Tester role at Thales safeguarding UK Defence systems through advanced penetration testing. Working at the forefront of national security with red teaming on military platforms.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard UK Defence systems through advanced penetration testing and red teaming on critical military platforms
- Tackle complex threat simulations and exploit development across IT, OT, cloud, and embedded environments
- Use cutting‑edge tools with funded training and certifications (CHECK, CREST, OSCP, GIAC)
- Lead end‑to‑end penetration testing across networks, applications, cloud infrastructures, and embedded systems - delivering actionable insights that strengthen mission‑critical environments
- Drive advanced vulnerability assessments and exploit development, executing post‑exploitation activities within authorised scopes to uncover hidden risks and resilience gaps
- Orchestrate red and purple team engagements, simulating sophisticated threat scenarios against defence systems to rigorously test and enhance security posture
- Produce high‑impact technical reports and executive briefings, translating complex findings into clear risk narratives, business impact assessments, and prioritised remediation strategies
- Partner with defensive operations and risk management teams to sharpen detection, accelerate response, and embed proactive resilience across the enterprise
- Stay ahead of adversaries by maintaining expert knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by state and non‑state actors in the defence sector
- Champion compliance and assurance by aligning practices with MOD, NCSC, and international standards (JSP 440, ISO 27001, NIST, CHECK, CREST), ensuring robust governance and trust
Requirements
- Degree in Computing, Cybersecurity, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal tertiary studies
- CHECK Team Leader accreditation currently held
- Demonstrated track record as a Penetration Tester, Red Team Operator, or equivalent offensive security specialist
- Proven ability to manage small technical teams, demonstrating strong people skills, mentorship, and collaborative leadership
- Deep expertise in network protocols, application security, operating systems, and cloud platforms across both IT and OT environments
- Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard tools including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, Nessus, plus custom scripting in Python, PowerShell, and Bash
- Proven experience conducting penetration tests across diverse systems: Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web Applications, and Cloud infrastructures
- Familiarity with defence and government environments, including secure handling of classified information
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights
- SC or DV clearance (mandatory for project delivery), with eligibility or current holding
Benefits
- Annual bonus (VCP)
- Pension – match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary
- Life Assurance – 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme)
- Income Protection – 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years
- Annual Leave – 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day
- Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities
- Access to flexible benefits and discounts – dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more
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