Lead Penetration Tester - CHECK Team Leader

ProCheckUp (PCU); England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to lead engagements and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will have CREST CCT certification and experience with both public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include executing penetration tests and developing team capabilities. Strong skills in Windows, Linux environments, and cloud platforms are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as a CHECK Team Leader.
• Three years’ professional penetration testing experience.
• Proven expertise in hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute penetration testing assignments.
• Supervise and mentor CHECK Team Members.
• Develop and review tactics for red team campaigns.

Skills

Assessing Windows environments

Assessing Linux environments

Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Understanding of OWASP

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Client-facing skills

Technical documentation skills

Education

CREST CCT (App/Infra) certification

Chartered Cyber Security Professional title

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to lead engagements and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will have CREST CCT certification and experience with both public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include executing penetration tests and developing team capabilities. Strong skills in Windows, Linux environments, and cloud platforms are essential for success in this role.