Lead Penetration Tester — Engage, Mentor & Deliver

Network IT Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester. Your role will involve leading complex testing engagements across various platforms, mentoring junior testers, and applying advanced techniques in penetration testing. Candidates should have 4-5 years of relevant experience, possess certifications, and demonstrate strong communication and reporting skills. This position offers the chance to significantly influence technical outcomes and contribute to the development of team members.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in similar penetration testing roles.
• Demonstrated experience delivering client-facing testing engagements.
• Strong written communication, reporting skills, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements (Web, Infra, Cloud etc).
• Apply and evolve testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Deliver high-quality thorough and actionable reports.
• Collaborate with account managers and support pre-sales.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level testers.

Skills

Penetration testing

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Certifications such as CCT, CSTL

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester. Your role will involve leading complex testing engagements across various platforms, mentoring junior testers, and applying advanced techniques in penetration testing. Candidates should have 4-5 years of relevant experience, possess certifications, and demonstrate strong communication and reporting skills. This position offers the chance to significantly influence technical outcomes and contribute to the development of team members.