Cyber Security Consultant (Penetration Tester)

RSM; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in London is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to provide offensive security services, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, to high-profile clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in offensive security, knowledge of key tools like Kali Linux and Burpsuite, and work towards recognized certifications. The role offers hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and access to extensive training programs.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 Days Holiday

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

300+ training courses on demand

Qualifications

• Experience in offensive security and penetration testing.
• Demonstrable experience in infrastructure and web application testing.
• Relevant experience within a cyber security role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver offensive security services including penetration testing.
• Support technical scoping activities as part of client assignments.
• Manage tasks through to completion.

Skills

Offensive security

Penetration testing

Infrastructure testing

Web application testing

API testing

Common pen testing tools

Education

Industry recognised certification (CompTIA PenTest+, CHECK, CREST)

Tools

Kali Linux

Burpsuite

Nessus

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant (Penetration Tester)

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Make an Impact at RSM UK

AtRSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliverour six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services,restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, andopportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations andorganisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developingacquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, orcollaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting expertswork as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driveninsights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower ourclients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It'san exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growthplans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed toenhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expertconsultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our globalpresence, and building strong client relationships.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Consultantto join our team. Working alongside ourexperienced team of specialists, you'll be delivering offensive securityservices including digital footprint reconnaissance, social engineering,penetration testing and vulnerability assessments and more to high profileclients across all industries.

The purpose of this role is to deliver our offensivesecurity services including digital footprint reconnaissance, socialengineering, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, threat modelling,cyber-attack simulation exercises, and more to high profile clients across allindustries.

You'll benefit from ongoing coaching, careermentoring, and be supported by our career pathway. You will have an opportunityto continue to develop market leading skills across our different capabilitiesand advance your professional development.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting technical scoping activities as part of client assignments.
• Responsible for delivering fieldwork and assignment reporting.
• Prioritise and manage tasks through to completion.
• Stay current with the latest cyber-attacks and technology trends.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Experience of offensive security and penetration testing
• Demonstrable experience in infrastructure and web application testing, experience in API testing is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience using common pen testing tools including Kali Linux, Burpsuite, Nessus and other industry standard tools.
• Hold or working towards an industry recognised certification including CompTIA PenTest+; CHECK, CREST; Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) etc.
• Relevant experience within a cyber security role.
• Familiar with technology trends, and cyber threats.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working although travel to your local office will be required weekly.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Experienced hire

Permanent

BIRMINGHAM

Risk Assurance

05/08/2025