Penetration Tester
Darkshield • york and north yorkshire, england • Posted June 30, 2026
Position Overview
About Darkshield
Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join our team. You will conduct security assessments and ethical hacking activities to identify vulnerabilities in client systems. This role requires a deep understanding of attack techniques, security frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing on networks, applications, and infrastructure.
- Identify, analyse, and report security vulnerabilities.
- Simulate cyberattacks to evaluate security defences.