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# RMT Technology Expects Eight New Jobs in the Coming 12 Months and Around 50 Over Five Years Through Its Cyber Division

RMT Technology expects eight new jobs in 12 months and around 50 over five years through its cyber security division. See the listed role and the entry routes.

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[October 5, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/10)15 min read

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[RMT Technology is launching a new cyber security division and expects to create eight new jobs in the coming 12 months and around 50 over the next five years](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/) through the new service line. The firm is the [specialist technology arm of RMT Accountants & Business Advisors](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/), and its office sits on [Gosforth Park Avenue in Newcastle upon Tyne](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/). This guide looks at the plan from the side of penetration testers, security analysts, IT support engineers, graduates and career changers in the North East. For [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) readers, the useful detail sits on the company's own pages and in the government's [Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2026 study](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026), covering which role is on [the RMT Technology careers page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/), what it asks for, and which certifications and professional titles the industry recognises. The headline numbers are plans, not vacancies, so here is what the company's own pages show and what is still to come.

## What Did RMT Technology Announce?

The new division will offer [strategic consulting around cyber strategy, compliance, training and exercising, alongside technical assurance through testing, certification and security architecture development](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/). It is led by Stew Hogg, a cyber security specialist with [more than 15 years' experience of helping governmental, public and private sector organisations](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/) with their cyber security strategies.

The jobs figures are expectations, as RMT Technology is [expecting to create eight new jobs in the coming 12 months and around 50 over the next five years](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/), and the plan came with the launch of [a new cyber security division at a North East technology specialist](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/10/01/rmt-launches-cyber-division-with-50-job-plan). No job titles, pay levels or locations for the planned roles are given in [the launch announcement](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/).

In the words of Stephen Slater, managing partner at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, the launch is [coinciding with Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/). RMT Accountants and RMT Technology are part of the [Sumer Group, which serves SMEs across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and employs over 3,000 staff across more than 80 offices](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/).

As part of its growth plan, the business [will also look to help tackle the growing shortage of cyber security skills by providing new training and industry certification opportunities for local young people](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/). No numbers, eligibility rules or start dates for these places are given in [the announcement](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/).

> We want to provide a platform on which the next generation of North East cyber security professionals can gain the recognised industry qualifications and charterships they need to build successful careers while contributing to the overall development of our business, Stew Hogg said, according to [the RMT Technology launch announcement](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/).

## How Is This Different From Earlier RMT Technology Hiring?

The cyber plan follows [an earlier Bdaily story on RMT Technology growing its Gosforth team](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/21/rmt-technology-grows-gosforth-team). In that round, the Gosforth business [appointed eight new team members as part of plans to create 15 new roles over two years](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/21/rmt-technology-grows-gosforth-team), after a move into a new 1800sq ft office at its Gosforth headquarters.

Those earlier hires were IT support and client roles, with [senior desk engineers, desk engineers, account managers, a project engineer and a service desk lead](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/21/rmt-technology-grows-gosforth-team). The firm already supported SMEs across the North of England with [IT strategy, network infrastructure, cyber security and data management services](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/21/rmt-technology-grows-gosforth-team).

What is new this time is a dedicated cyber service line, with the [expected eight new jobs in the coming 12 months and around 50 over the next five years tied to the new service line](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/). Whether the two hiring plans overlap is not stated in [the earlier hiring story](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/21/rmt-technology-grows-gosforth-team) or [the cyber launch announcement](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/).

## Which Cyber Security Role Is on the RMT Technology Careers Page?

Three permanent roles are listed on the [RMT Technology careers page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/), a 365 IT Infrastructure Engineer, an IT Service Desk Engineer and a Senior Penetration Tester. The [penetration testing role is for the growing Cyber Security practice](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), while the [365 IT Infrastructure Engineer role is for the growing Technical Services team](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/d834c521-b37e-43cd-9f35-1dd973ddb0c0) and the [IT Service Desk Engineer is the first point of contact for technical support](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/2633e891-2ceb-4605-b0d9-ef8c0b55a612). For the penetration testing role, [Client Site is listed as the location](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/).

The [Senior Penetration Tester role](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9) is for an experienced Lead Penetration Tester joining a growing Cyber Security practice, with a [minimum of five years' experience delivering penetration testing and technical security assessments](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9). The job includes [leading client engagements, developing service offerings and mentoring junior consultants](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).

Here are the essential requirements in full, taken from [the penetration tester posting](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).

- [Minimum five years' experience delivering penetration testing engagements](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).
- Strong experience conducting [external, internal and web application penetration testing](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), and experience with technical security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
- Proficiency with tools such as [Burp Suite Professional, Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux and related security testing tools](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).
- A strong understanding of [common attack techniques, vulnerability assessment methodologies and remediation approaches](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).
- Excellent report writing and communication skills, the [ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), and strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- [Industry-recognised certifications such as CREST CRT, OSCP, CSTM, CHECK Team Member or equivalent](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).

Desirable extras include [Cyber Essentials Plus assessment experience, cloud security assessments across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, exposure to SIEM, EDR and security monitoring platforms, an understanding of frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and CIS Controls, and experience leading teams or mentoring junior consultants](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9). The hiring process runs from [application to a screening call, then a first and a second stage interview](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9). No salary is shown on [the penetration tester posting](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9).

## What Do the Other Listed Roles and Benefits Look Like?

The other two listings, the [IT Service Desk Engineer and 365 IT Infrastructure Engineer roles, are permanent, with Newcastle-upon-Tyne listed as the location](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/). The service desk role involves [regular on-site visits to clients as required](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/2633e891-2ceb-4605-b0d9-ef8c0b55a612).

Staff work from [modern offices in Gosforth](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/), and the [benefits package](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/) covers the following.

- **Pay and protection.** [Competitive salary, pension contribution and advice, salary sacrifice, life insurance 4x salary and income protection](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/).
- **Health.** [Private medical insurance and a free Health Cash Plan](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/) toward costs such as dental, opticians and physiotherapy.
- **Learning.** [Learning & Development, study support for relevant qualifications](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/).
- **Time off and flexibility.** [25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days, hybrid working and volunteer days](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/).
- **Getting there.** A [Cycle to Work scheme and free on-site car parking at the office](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/).
- **Wellbeing.** An [Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discounted gym membership at neighbouring Nuffield Health](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/).

No internship roles appear among the current positions on the [RMT Technology careers page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/), even though it carries an Internships link.

## What Cyber Work Does RMT Technology Offer?

Cyber services on the [RMT Technology cyber security page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/) fall into three groups.

- **Strategic consulting.** [Cyber strategy and review, virtual CISO and security team, cyber training and exercising, ISO 27001 and CAF alignment, and supply chain resilience](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/).
- **Technical assurance.** [Cyber breach analysis, Cyber Essentials certification, security engineering, penetration testing and security architecture](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/).
- **Security operations.** A [24/7 security operations centre with SOC and XDR monitoring, vulnerability management, threat hunting and intelligence, dark web monitoring and cyber incident response](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/).

RMT Technology's cyber service is [led by recognised cyber security professionals, with ChCSP titles in Cyber Security Audit and Assurance and in Cyber Security Governance Risk Management](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/), a CIISec fellowship, an ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification, CISSP and CISM. Hogg's expertise spans [cyber strategy, governance and risk management, audit and assurance, ISO 27001, the Cyber Assessment Framework, incident preparedness and technical security](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/).

Cyber Essentials is a [government-backed certification aimed at helping UK organisations defend themselves against the most common cyber threats](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-essentials-rmt/), and RMT Technology's specialists offer help for firms [starting with Cyber Essentials or preparing for Cyber Essentials Plus](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/cyber-security/).

## What Are the UK Cyber Security Council's Professional Titles?

Hogg holds the [UK Cyber Security Council Chartership and a fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Information Security](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/), and he said he wants to help [the next generation of North East cyber security professionals gain the recognised industry qualifications and charterships they need](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/). Here is what those titles are. The [UK Cyber Security Council](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration) was established by Royal Charter to set professional and ethical standards for the sector and to hold the UK's cyber security professional register.

It awards [four professional titles, Associate, Practitioner, Principal and Chartered](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles).

- **Associate (ACSP).** For people [either ready for a career in cyber security, or already working in their first cyber role, with demonstrated technical knowledge and a good understanding of the non-technical skills they need to grow](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles). They are developing their skills, often under supervision, and have [strongly evidenced potential to succeed in a cyber security role](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles).
- **Practitioner (PraCSP).** For people who [have experience of applying their specialised skills within their roles](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles). While they may not yet be experts in a specialism, they [exhibit solid technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professional growth](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles).
- **Principal (PriCSP).** For [expert practitioners in one specialism, with a working knowledge of others](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles). While they may not yet operate at the profession-wide level of influence seen in Chartered professionals, they [lead teams and projects within their specific domain and are key contributors to advancing their specialism](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles).
- **Chartered (ChCSP).** The [highest tier, showcasing acknowledged expertise in a particular specialism while demonstrating significant experience across multiple areas](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles). These are [leaders who mentor others, contribute to the development of the profession, and exhibit strong communication, management, and ethical standards](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles).

You can register in [eight specific specialisms](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration), and applications are handled by [approved Licensed Bodies](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration) that recommend whether a title should be awarded. If your specialism is not available yet, the Council invites you to [get in touch and receive updates](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration).

Views on the value of chartered professional standards were [mixed among people interviewed for the government's research](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026), who raised [concerns about accountability, implementation costs, certification fatigue, and lack of international recognition](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

## What Does the Latest UK Cyber Skills Report Say About Entry-Level Jobs?

The [Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2026 study](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026) was published on 29 September 2026. It was [commissioned by the cyber security team in the former Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and that team moved into the new Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in July 2026](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026). Its vacancy figures [focus mainly on the 2025 calendar year](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

Demand for [entry-level applicants with under a year of experience remained low in 2025, at 16% of core cyber job postings](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026), while [mid-level experience of between 2 and 6 years accounted for 64% of core cyber job postings](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026). The [entry-level market was described as saturated in the past 12 months](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026), with employers describing being overwhelmed by applications from junior candidates who lacked the right skills.

In 2025 core cyber job postings, [77% of employers required applicants to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for a core cyber role, with 12% of roles open to applicants with GCSE, A-Level or Foundational level education](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

After [growth between 2021/22 and 2023/24, the number of students starting cyber security apprenticeships in England declined by 15% in 2024/25 (from 590 to 500)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026). Recruitment agents and employers still pointed to [continuing demand for specialist technical skills such as penetration testing and secure software development](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

> Some employers and recruitment agents commented that entry-level cyber security roles increasingly required IT experience, such as working on an IT help desk, according to [the Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2026 report](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

## How Does the North East Compare for Cyber Jobs and Pay?

The North East held [2% of core cyber job postings where location was known](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026) in 2025, and [Newcastle upon Tyne was among the top 15 local authorities for core cyber job postings, with 326](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

On pay, the [mean salary offer for core cyber postings in the North East in 2025 was £55,200](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026), against a [UK mean advertised salary in 2025 of £60,800 for a core cyber job posting, with a median of £58,050](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026). London offered [the highest mean salary for core cyber roles in 2025, at £70,200](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

These averages come only from postings that showed pay, and [76% of online core cyber job postings in 2025 did not contain any salary information](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026). No salary appears on [the RMT Technology penetration testing posting](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), so ask about pay at the screening call.

[43% of UK businesses reported having experienced any kind of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026), and [formal incident response plans were in place at 25% of businesses](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026), in the government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026.

## Where Else Can You Find Cyber Jobs in the North East?

Beyond RMT Technology's expected roles and the one cyber posting on [its careers page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/), [the latest cyber and cyber-related roles from organisations across the regional ecosystem](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/) appear on CyberNorth's jobs page. Listings there range from [associate-level analyst roles to senior and architect posts](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/), and examples include the following.

- **Analyst roles.** A [SOC Analyst role at Waterstons, listed for Durham, England and Glasgow, Scotland](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/), which asks for [experience working in a SOC or Helpdesk role](https://cybernorth.biz/job/soc-analyst/).
- **Senior technical.** A [Senior Offensive Security Engineer role at Atari in Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/) and a [Senior SOC Analyst, Incident Response role at GHD in Tyne and Wear](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/).
- **Architecture and audit.** [Security Architects at CGI in Wideopen](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/), a [Security Architect role at Version 1](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/) and a [Senior IT Auditor role at HM Revenue & Customs](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/).
- **Industry security.** An [Embedded Security Engineer role recruited by NRG in South Tyneside](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/) and a [Senior Cyber Security Analyst role at Northern Powergrid](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/).

## What This Means for Job Seekers, and What Should You Do Next?

Our take is that this is a useful local signal. RMT Technology is [expecting to create eight new jobs in the coming 12 months and around 50 over the next five years](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/), the only cyber role on [the RMT Technology careers page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/) asks for [a minimum of five years' experience delivering penetration testing](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), and the training offer for young people has [no dates or numbers in the announcement](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/). For experienced penetration testers, the [Senior Penetration Tester role](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9) is listed on [RMT Technology's current careers page](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/careers/). For newcomers, RMT Technology's [planned roles](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/) are ones to watch while you build the [mid-level experience of between 2 and 6 years that accounted for 64% of core cyber job postings in 2025](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026).

Here is what we would do:

- **Experienced testers.** Check your certifications against [CREST CRT, OSCP, CSTM, CHECK Team Member or equivalent](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), and prepare report samples, since report writing is an essential skill in the posting.
- **Newcomers, build IT experience first.** For some employers and recruitment agents, entry-level cyber roles [increasingly required IT experience, such as working on an IT help desk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2026), so a [help desk or IT support title](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/it-jobs-titles) is a sensible first step. RMT Technology's own [IT Service Desk Engineer role needs proven experience in an IT support or service desk role](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/2633e891-2ceb-4605-b0d9-ef8c0b55a612), so it is not an entry-level opening either.
- **Map your next title.** The [Associate title is for people either ready for a career in cyber security or already in their first cyber role, with demonstrated technical knowledge and a good understanding of the non-technical skills they need to grow](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles). Professional titles are [awarded on the recommendation of approved Licensed Bodies that handle your application](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration), and before you pay for any certification course, [check whether employers name it in their postings](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/certification-programs).
- **Watch the regional board.** Cyber and cyber-related roles from organisations across the regional ecosystem appear on [CyberNorth's jobs page](https://cybernorth.biz/jobs-in-cyber/), so read each listing's requirements before you apply.
- **Register interest.** You can [register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9) on the Sumer careers site.

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## People Also Asked

### Q: How many cyber security jobs is RMT Technology creating?

A: RMT Technology is [expecting to create eight new jobs in the coming 12 months and around 50 over the next five years](https://rmttechnology.co.uk/rmt-technology-new-cyber-security-division/) through its new cyber security service line, so these are planned roles rather than open vacancies.

### Q: What certifications does the RMT Technology penetration tester job ask for?

A: The Senior Penetration Tester role asks for [industry-recognised certifications such as CREST CRT, OSCP, CSTM, CHECK Team Member or equivalent](https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/6cafa16a-63b7-4762-8d2e-394e374dd5b9), plus a minimum of five years' experience delivering penetration testing engagements.

### Q: What is a Chartered Cyber Security Professional?

A: It is the [highest tier of the UK Cyber Security Council's professional titles](https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/professional-registration/titles), above Associate, Practitioner and Principal, and it recognises acknowledged expertise in a particular specialism alongside significant experience across multiple areas.

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