Cyber Security Testing Lead

IVC Evidensia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global veterinary firm in Bristol seeks a Cyber Security Testing Lead to enhance its cyber defenses. In this role, you'll design security testing strategies, perform vulnerability identification, and collaborate with various teams to ensure robust security. Candidates should have extensive experience in cyber security testing and proficiency with tools like Metasploit and Nessus. This position includes a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Free Parking at Head Office

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in cyber security testing.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and standards.
• Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end security testing strategy.
• Perform External Attack Surface Management (EASM) to identify weaknesses.
• Analyse and communicate findings to drive remediation efforts.

Skills

Cyber security testing

Penetration testing

Vulnerability identification

Network security protocols

Mentorship

Tools

Metasploit

Nessus

Job description

Simulate the Threats. Strengthen the Defenses.

Are you passionate about uncovering vulnerabilities before they become headlines? Join a global veterinary business where your expertise in cyber security testing will help protect the digital infrastructure that supports animal health worldwide. As our Cyber Security Testing Lead, you'll lead proactive testing efforts to expose weaknesses, validate controls, and drive real-world resilience across our systems.

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on leadership role within our Cyber Defence Red Team, focused on simulating real-world attack techniques to identify and close security gaps before they're exploited.

Key responsibilities include:

Security Testing Strategy: Design and execute end-to-end testing-from basic port scans to advanced adversarial simulations.

Vulnerability Identification: Perform External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and threat hunting to uncover systemic weaknesses.

Risk Reporting: Analyse and communicate findings to the Blue Team and Compliance, driving remediation efforts.

Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with IT and development teams to resolve issues and mentor internal testers.

Third-Party Oversight: Manage external testing providers and ensure alignment with internal standards.

Continuous Improvement: Help close the gap between theoretical controls and real-world threats.

What You Bring

Essential:

Significant hands-on experience in cyber security testing, including penetration testing and live control attack simulations.

Proficiency with tools like Metasploit, Nessus, and similar platforms.

Strong understanding of network security protocols and standards.

Proven ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across systems and applications.

Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support.

Desirable:

Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP.

Experience in cloud and mobile application security testing.

Familiarity with EASM, threat intelligence, and cyber risk research.

Understanding of compliance frameworks (GDPR, NIST, Cyber Essentials+, PCI-DSS, OWASP, SOC2).

Why Join Us?

Global Impact: Your work will help protect the systems that support veterinary care across continents.

Cutting-Edge Challenges: Tackle real-world threats in a complex, distributed business environment.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, transparency, and continuous learning.

Ready to lead the charge in proactive cyber defense?

Apply now and help us stay one step ahead in securing global animal health.

What We Offer:

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

* Work-life balance

*26 days annual leave

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

* Pension

* Discretionary Bonus

* Discounted staff pet care

* Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.