Lead Penetration Tester

Addition Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Penetration Tester with CTL certification. You will deliver penetration testing for diverse clients, generate detailed reports, and support engagement activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of testing methodologies and exceptional communication skills. The role is remote with occasional travel. Competitive salary package of £55,000-£70,000 per annum and benefits included.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Collaborative and supportive culture

Flexibility through home-based working

Qualifications

• CTLCertification via Crest or Cyber Scheme with solid hands-on testing experience is essential.
• Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance.
• Full UK Driving License & Access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wider range of penetration testing engagements for commercial and government clients.
• Produce clear, detailed reports outlining risks and practical remediation.
• Support pre-engagement activity including scoping calls and client discussions.

Skills

CHECK Team Lead Certification (CTL)

Strong understanding of penetration testing methodologies

Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders

High-quality report writing skills

Strong organizational skills

Job description

WearelookingtohiretwoLeadPenetrationTesterswithCTLCertification.

Thisisachancetojoinawell-establishedcybersecurityteamthatsupportsorganisationsacrossbothpublicandprivatesectors.You’llplayakeyroleindeliveringhigh-qualitypenetrationtestingthathelpsclientsstaysecureinafast-movingthreatlandscape.

RoleOverview: Role:LeadPenetrationTester(CTLCertified)

Location:Remotewithad-hoctraveltoclientsites.

Package: £55,000-£70,000perannum&benefits.

Industry: CyberSecurity/ManagedSecurityServices.

WhatYou’llBeDoing:

• Deliverawiderangeofpenetrationtestingengagementsforcommercialandgovernmentclients.
• Produceclear,detailedreportsoutliningrisks,impact,andpracticalremediationsteps.
• Supportpre-engagementactivity,includingscopingcallsandclientdiscussions.
• ContributetoQAreviewsofotherconsultants’reports.
• Workcloselywithcolleaguestoshareknowledge,improveprocesses,andmaintainhightestingstandards.
• Whereapplicable,mentorjuniortestersandhelpdeveloptheirtechnicalcapability.
• Manageyourworkloadeffectivelytomeetdeadlinesandmaintaindeliveryquality.

MainSkillsNeeded:

• CHECKTeamLeadCertification(CTL)viaCrestorCyberScheme,withsolidhands-ontestingexperience,isessential.
• CandidatesmustbeeligibleforSecurityClearance;thisisessential.
• FullUKDrivingLicense&Accesstoavehicleisessential.
• Strongunderstandingofpenetrationtestingmethodologies,tools,andframeworks.
• Broadtechnicalknowledgeacrossnetworking,operatingsystems(especially*Nix),andsecurityfundamentals.
• Abilitytocommunicateclearlywithstakeholdersatalllevels,includingtechnicalteamsandseniorleadership.
• High-qualityreportwritingskillswithstrongEnglishandattentiontodetail.
• Strongorganisationalskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyinaremotesetting.
• Bonus:scriptingorcodingexperience,OSCP,orhands-ontrainingplatformexperience.

What’sinItforYou:

• JoinoneoftheUK’slargestandmostrespectedpenetrationtestingteams.
• Workonvariedandmeaningfulengagementsacrossmultipleindustries.
• Opportunitiestodevelopyourcareer,gainadvancedcertifications,andworktowardhigher-levelclearances.
• Collaborative,supportiveculturewithknowledgesharingatitscore.
• Flexibilitythroughhome-basedworking,withtravelonlywhenneeded.

Weareanequalopportunityemployerandvaluediversityatourcompany.Wedonotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,religion,colour,nationalorigin,gender,sexualorientation,age,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,ordisabilitystatus.

ByapplyingyouareconfirmingyouarehappytobeaddedtotheAdditionSolutionsmailinglistregardingfuturesuitablepositions.YouCanoptoutofthisatanytimesimplybycontactingoneofourconsultants.