CHECK Team Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London, Birmingham, Leeds; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–28 days

Private medical coverage

Wellbeing programme

Eye care scheme

Wellbeing programme

Wavenet Academy LMS

Job summary

Wavenet is recruiting IT Security Consultants at the CHECK Team Leader level within the Penetration Testing team. This home-based role may involve travel to client sites and Wavenet locations, with overnight stays as needed. You will lead engagements, deliver high-quality security assessments, and mentor junior colleagues.

Excellent experience in penetration testing, CLEAR CHECK accreditation, and strong reporting skills are essential. UKSC clearance and transport capability are required.

Qualifications

• Currently certified and accredited as a CHECK Team Leader in Infrastructure or Web App disciplines with at least two years at this level.
• UK Cyber Security Council accreditation at PriCSP level or higher.
• Experience delivering and reporting IT security engagements.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members where appropriate.
• Provide pre-engagement client support (scoping, calls).
• QA activities on consultants' reports before delivery.
• Strong client-facing skills with ability to present to C-Suite.
• Excellent written English; detail-oriented reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engagement projects within the CHECK Team Leader scope.
• Act as client-facing senior consultant and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to team development.
• Support pre-engagement activities and scoping discussions.
• Produce detailed vulnerability reports with remediation recommendations.

Skills

CHECK Team Leader

UKCSC PriCSP

Penetration testing

Security reporting

QA reviews

Client communication

Scripting & coding

English proficiency

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

CHECK Team Leader certified

UKCSC PriCSP accreditation

Tools

OSCP or similar

Job description

Wavenet is a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications, and connectivity that grows with our customers’ businesses – no matter what the future holds.

Since 2000, we’ve been keeping businesses connected.

At Wavenet, we don’t just provide solutions for today but for tomorrow, too. We’re always thinking ahead of the technology curve, so our customers feel confident that when they work with us, we’re striving to make their business future-proof.

Customer success is our success. We go the extra mile in providing superior service quality and unparalleled customer experience, becoming an extension of your business, and always delivering on our promise to make their business brilliant.

Job Description

Summary and purpose of the Job:

Opportunities for IT Security Consultants at the CHECK Team Leader level are available within the Penetration Testing team at Wavenet CyberGuard, one of the largest groups of cyber security professionals within the UK. We are seeking applications from experienced and technically proficient individuals with demonstrable experience of leading and delivering engagements. You will have a keen interest and enthusiasm for penetration testing and IT security, and can demonstrate a strong passion and determination to excel in what is a fast paced and dynamic environment. Working on a mix of Government engagements under the auspices of the CHECK scheme and also private and commercial clients you will look to take the lead on these projects and ensure that the client deliverables are of the standard that reflects both your ability and the reputation of the technical testing team. This is a home based role, however there will be travel to, and work from client and Wavenet locations as and when required. These visits may involve overnight hotel stays.

Qualifications

The following skills should be considered prior to your application:

• Currently certified and accredited as a CHECK Team Leader in either the Infrastructure or Web Application disciplinesand have a minimum of two years currency at this level.
• Hold UK Cyber Security Council (UKCSC) accreditation of PrincipalCyber Security Professional (PriCSP) or higher.
• Prior history and demonstrable experience in the delivery and reporting of a variety of IT security engagements.
• A strong knowledge of penetration testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the technical testing team where appropriate.
• Provide support to the Account Management team through client pre-engagement activities, such as scoping and client calls.
• Undertake quality assurance (QA) activities on other consultants reports prior to their delivery to the client.
• Strong client facing skills with the ability to present and discuss across technical teams to C-Suite.
• A team player, capable of interacting with all colleagues.
• A good grasp of English language and grammar.
• The ability to produce detailed reports that outline identified vulnerabilities and provide sensible recommendation for remediation.
• Personal time management and organisation with the ability to meet tight turnaround times and deadlines.
• Existing UK Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum. It may be necessary to hold and retain further enhanced security clearance levels as required and dictated by the business (Further details here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels).
• Experience of scripting and coding languages.
• Certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and/or experience with online cyber security training platforms.
• Own method of transport.

Additional Information

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Annual Leave:Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing:Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.
• Wavenet Academy:We are excited to announce the launch of Wavenet Academy, our new user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance learning, training, and personal development initiatives across our organisation.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider?