Lead Penetration Tester

Techniche Global Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software and engineering company is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to join their team in the UK, working on both CHECK and non-CHECK security testing. This role involves leading a team, conducting various security tests, and contributing to the development of junior colleagues. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have substantial experience in security testing. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to document, create, and sign off test reports.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security, and operating systems.
• Previous experience in security testing as a qualified tester.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CHECK and non-CHECK security testing.
• Travel to client sites for testing engagements.
• Perform R&D on new attack techniques for security testing.
• Develop junior colleagues while promoting integrity and collaboration.
• Propose mitigations and write reports for customers.

Skills

Documenting and signing off test reports

Understanding of Active Directory and infrastructure security

Cloud security knowledge

Experience delivering security testing services

Understanding of relevant laws for security testing

Education

CCT-INF or CSTL-INF certification

Job description

Lead Penetration Tester (Salary: GBP75k–GBP85k per annum + benefits)

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Lead Penetration Tester who will be working as part of a testing team undertaking CHECK and non–CHECK security testing works for customers. Day–to–day, you will undertake a variety of work as part of a testing team acting in a leadership capacity as an infrastructure CHECK team leader.

Location: Malvern or Bristol – hybrid (4 days per week onsite; 1–day WFH)

Working hours: 37 per week

Duration: 12 months

Requirements: sole Uk nationals eligible for SC (dual nationals cannot apply)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking CHECK and non–CHECK security testing
• Travelling to client sites to carry out security testing engagements
• Performing research and development of new attack techniques that support and enhance the Company s security testing capability
• Developing junior colleagues and operating with integrity and collaboration within the team
• Proposing mitigations for identified vulnerabilities and writing reports of security testing engagements for customers including signing off reports
• Scoping, estimating and bidding customer engagements as required and directed

Essential experience:

• The ability to be able to document, create and sign off test reports
• A Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security and common operating systems
• Previous experience delivering security testing services as a qualified (CREST or Cyber Scheme) tester
• NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT–INF or CSTL–INF)
• A strong understanding of relevant laws and legal frameworks for security testing

Essential qualifications:

• CCT–INF or CSTL–INF

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community