Penetration Tester
About Ekco
🚀 Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider.
We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments.
☁️ In simple terms: we help organisations modernise with confidence securing their systems, optimising their cloud, and keeping them resilient in a rapidly changing world.
🌍 Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow.
Predatech is our CREST-accredited penetration testing company focused on delivering high-quality technical security. We’re based in Manchester and are a cyber security partner to over 300 organisations across the UK, including some of the largest companies in the world.
What makes this role different from all the others?
· You’ll be part of a culture that truly encourages your development.
· Our work environment is an ego-free zone, and we encourage everyone to be themselves.
· We regularly organise team meals and activities to help bring the team together.
The Role:
We are looking for a penetration tester with hands-on experience to join our growing team. This role is perfect for a penetration tester who is keen to lead testing engagements for a range of interesting clients.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading and delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing engagements.
· Providing high-quality reporting and communicating findings to clients.
· Conducting security research and creating technical content to help inform and educate.
· Assisting with the continuous development of Predatech’s penetration testing processes and methodologies.
Who We're Looking For:
The following skills and experience are essential for the role:
· At least 1 year of professional penetration testing experience covering one or more of the following domains: external network, internal network, web application, mobile application testing, red teaming and social engineering.
· Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Good organisation and time management ability.
In addition, the following would be desirable:
· Development and/or source code review experience.
· AWS, Azure, GCP security review experience.
· ISO 27001 auditing/implementation experience.
· Experience of scoping penetration tests.
· Holding an OSCP, CSTM, CREST CRT or equivalent certification.
· Other cyber security certifications such as Security+, CISM, CPSA, ECSA, PNPT.
What We Can Offer:
We’re determined to create an engaging work culture that delivers a healthy work-life balance and places emphasis on your development. Key benefits include:
· Annual all expenses paid trip to DEFCON in Las Vegas.
· Regular team meals and activities (for example, go karting and quad biking).
· Budget and support to achieve cyber security certifications.
· Access to paid courses and resources.
· Free office snacks and drinks
Benefits / Perks
• ☀️ Time Off: 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• 🎂 Birthday Leave: One extra day off to celebrate
• 💰 Company Pension Scheme
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• 🏃♀️ EkcOlympics: Global team activity challenges
• 📚 Unlimited access to Pluralsight for continuous development
• 🌱 Real opportunities to grow, including international progression
Why Ekco
🏅 Company of the year 2026 Tech Excellence Awards
⭐️ Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the Year
🚀 First Irish Microsoft MSP to achieve all four Microsoft Security Specializations
🌈 A culture rooted in diversity, equality, inclusion & belonging
🎉 A commitment to internal mobility and career progression
✨ Flexible, family-friendly working at the heart of our culture
🔐 Proud to be your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider chosen by IT leaders to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk.