Job Description

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer you the flexibility to do what\xe2\x80\x99s important to you; whether that\xe2\x80\x99s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Penetration Tester- Cyber Security

It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time for us at Thales and we are looking for a Penetration Tester to join our growing Cyber Security team. If you are innovative and enjoy advising on security solutions, taking into account customer needs\xe2\x80\xa6then this role could be for you.

The Cyber Security Penetration Testers check the compliance of a product or system according to its security requirements, based on a standard method. They look for the various paths of intrusion into the target information system and attempt to demonstrate how to exploit the identified vulnerabilities

As a Cyber Security Penetration Tester within Thales, you will:

• Support accreditation activities on complex programs
• Manage cybersecurity requirements throughout the project
• Assist in the development of governance regimes and operating procedures
• Advise on security enforcing functionality that could be used to mitigate risk in these systems
• Produce through-life cybersecurity documentation
• Provide guidance on a range of cybersecurity activities
• Manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business and externally
• Represent the cybersecurity function at working groups and project meetings
• Assist in the generation of bid documentation and estimates
• Be the project SME on current Cybersecurity Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Policies and monitoring changes

Knowledge and skills required

Previously conducted penetration tests on a variety of systems, including Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web Apps and Cloud

Significant experience on a similar activity (IT and/or OT)
A degree in Engineering or Computer Science or hold relevant industry certifications (CREST, OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN etc.)
Have experience of written report and design documentation

You want to advise on security solutions taking into account customer needs

Desirable
Domain knowledge\xe2\x80\x93 Defence, Nuclear, Government, Aerospace, CNI, Transport

Knowledge of testing methodologies

Your career at Thales

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas:

Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

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In line with Thales\' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact for mid to senior roles, or the for graduate and apprentice roles.

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