Consultant, Penetration Tester - Red Team | Remote UK

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Consultant to join their Penetration Testing Team. This role involves leading security assessments, performing penetration testing, and advising clients on compliance and security best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, particularly in web and network testing, and possess relevant certifications. Join a forward-thinking company that supports your professional growth and offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and comprehensive insurance. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Parental Leave

Training Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Comprehensive Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in information security with web and network penetration testing experience.
• UK CREST Certification and eligibility for UK SC Level Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing for various technologies.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Information Security

Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell, Shell, Ruby)

Security Frameworks (PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FedRAMP, HITRUST)

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Coalfire Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ toughest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across various locations, we support clients worldwide. We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, passionate problem-solvers eager to learn, grow, and make a difference. We are growing fast.

We’re looking for a Consultant to join our Penetration Testing Team.

Position Summary

The Consultant works closely with Project Managers, Delivery Directors, and team members to lead engagements, assessing the security and compliance of client applications and infrastructure against regulatory and industry standards, as well as security best practices. The Consultant is a technical leader with broad and deep skills, collaborating with clients, mentoring teammates, and providing subject matter expertise. They act as a trusted advisor, supporting clients in making risk-based decisions to improve security posture.

What You’ll Do

1. Support and collaborate with the team to conduct security assessments.
2. Perform network, web, mobile application penetration testing, code reviews, social engineering, red team engagements, and physical security assessments.
3. Assess a variety of technologies and implementations.
4. Simulate cyberattacks for clients worldwide.
5. Advise clients on security and compliance activities.
6. Manage priorities to meet delivery targets.
7. Operate professionally with clients and internally.
8. Ensure timely delivery of quality products and services.
9. Develop professional skills through relevant certifications and maintain expertise.
10. Collaborate with project teams to ensure customer satisfaction and meet deliverables.

What You’ll Bring

1. UK CREST Certification and eligibility for UK SC Level Clearance.
2. Preferred CREST Certifications: CPSA, CPTIA.
3. 3+ years in information security with web and network penetration testing experience.
4. Experience with scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, Shell, or Ruby.
5. Knowledge of security frameworks such as PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or HITRUST.
6. 1-3 years in IT Security Audit or Compliance roles.
7. Understanding of IT security risk assessments and gap analysis.
8. Experience interacting with management in a consultative manner.
9. Strong understanding of networks, servers, workstations, and applications.
10. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
11. High school diploma required.
12. Ability to travel up to 10%.

Bonus Points

1. Experience in consulting environments engaging clients.
2. Participation in Red Team engagements.
3. Reverse engineering malware or ciphers.
4. Technical writing skills for reports and presentations.
5. Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices.

Why Join Us

At Coalfire, we support your personal and professional growth, offering flexible work arrangements, a caring team culture, and opportunities for involvement in resource groups and events. We provide competitive benefits including parental leave, flexible time off, training reimbursement, mental health support, and comprehensive insurance. Compensation ranges from £50,427 to £65,555, depending on qualifications and location. We are committed to equal opportunity and pay equity, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.