DV-Cleared Penetration Tester - High-Assurance Security

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced DV-cleared Penetration Tester to conduct security assurance and offensive testing activities in a high-assurance defense and aerospace environment. The ideal candidate should have proven penetration testing experience, strong knowledge of network testing, and current DV clearance. Responsibilities include defining testing scopes, producing detailed reports, and validating security weaknesses. This role is essential for supporting security posture and assurance objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester in secure or regulated environments.
• Current DV clearance due to project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of network, infrastructure, and system testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage penetration testing scopes and boundaries.
• Produce clear, high-quality penetration testing reports with risk ratings and remediation guidance.
• Validate misconfigurations and security weaknesses through controlled exploitation.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Network Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

OSINT

Technical Communication

Job description

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced DV-cleared Penetration Tester to conduct security assurance and offensive testing activities in a high-assurance defense and aerospace environment. The ideal candidate should have proven penetration testing experience, strong knowledge of network testing, and current DV clearance. Responsibilities include defining testing scopes, producing detailed reports, and validating security weaknesses. This role is essential for supporting security posture and assurance objectives.