Job Profile: Senior Ethical Hacker

Pathway: Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing Pathway

Rewarding - professionally, personally and financially, now more than ever, organisations are needing ethical hackers. 

WHAT DOES A SENIOR ETHICAL HACKER DO? 

A security expert who acts like a malicious intruder to penetrate and test a computer system to reveal vulnerabilities - the role and responsibilities of a senior ethical hacker is wide-ranging.

HOW MUCH DOES A SENIOR ETHICAL HACKER MAKE IN THE UK?

The average salary expectations are: £40,000 - £70,000+. 

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO BECOME A SENIOR ETHICAL HACKER? 

The commercial experience (and qualifications) as an ethical hacker or penetration tester would be essential - as well as the soft skills listed below.

Soft skills required

• Working in pressurised environments

• Patient and Persistence

• Detail oriented

• Enjoy a challenge

• Can think outside the box

Hard skills required

• Crest, Tiger or Cyber Scheme Registered Pen Tester

• CISSP, CISM or similar qualification

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