Lead Penetration Tester (CHECK Certified)

Addition+; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Addition+, is looking for a Lead Penetration Tester with a strong background in cybersecurity and extensive experience in penetration testing. This fully remote role requires candidates to be UK-based, with occasional travel to client sites. The successful candidate will lead IT security engagements, ensuring high compliance standards, and will be rewarded with comprehensive mentorship and private medical benefits.

Benefits

Mentorship from Senior Leaders

Private Medical

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in Penetration Testing required.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.
• Full UK Driving License & access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT security engagements and ensure high standards.
• Support Account Management with pre-engagement activities.
• Conduct QA activities on reports before client delivery.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing

Client-facing skills

Education

CHECK Certification

CompTIA

OSWE

CRTO

CPT

LPT

CEPT

CCPT

CPENT

CRPT

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a highly awarded Managed Security Service Provider for the role of Lead Penetration Tester (CHECK Certified). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business known for its cutting-edge connectivity, cloud, and communications solutions.

Role Overview

*CANDIDATES MUST BE BASED IN THE UK*

Location: Remote with ad hoc travel to customer sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct a variety of IT security engagements and ensure client deliverables meet high standards.
• Provide support to the Account Management team through pre-engagement activities, including scoping and client calls.
• Undertake quality assurance (QA) activities on other consultants' reports before client delivery.
• Produce detailed reports outlining identified vulnerabilities and provide sensible remediation recommendations.

Main Skills/Requirements

• Must be eligible for Security Clearance due to the nature of clients.
• A full UK Driving License & Access to a vehicle are essential.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in Penetration Testing.
• Any of the following Penetration Testing Certifications: CompTIA, OSWE, CRTO, CPT, LPT, CEPT, CCPT, CPENT, CRPT, ect.
• Strong background and understanding of cybersecurity, with a knowledge of penetration testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Proven experience leading or coaching Penetration Testers.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to present and discuss findings remotely or in person.

How you'll be rewarded

• Mentorship from Senior Leaders across the business
• Private Medical

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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