Lead Penetration Tester | Hybrid & Flexible Hours

DWP Digital; South Yorkshire; Hybride; GBP 56 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Civil service pension

Career development

Résumé du poste

DWP Digital in the UK is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester to lead security testing across one of the UK's largest digital environments. You will shape engagements, test defenses and communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

You'll mentor other testers, work with teams to embed security by design and enjoy hybrid working across hubs in multiple locations. The role offers up to £93,927 salary, flexible hours and a generous civil service pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured penetration testing using OWASP/NIST/PTES frameworks.
• Able to plan, execute and document security assessments with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-115 for testing and assessment.
• Experience with security testing tools; configure and interpret results.
• Identify and document vulnerabilities; communicate risk to stakeholders.
• Familiar with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIST CSF; regulatory impact.
• Client-facing with ability to present findings clearly.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence actions.

Responsabilités

• Lead penetration testing across a large, complex digital environment and shape engagements.
• Mentor other testers and work with teams to embed security by design.

Connaissances

Penetration testing

Planning & reporting

NIST 800-115

Security tools

Vulnerability analysis

Compliance frameworks

Stakeholder comms

Leadership mentoring

Outils

Nessus

Burp Suite

Nmap

Description du poste

DWP Digital in the UK is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester to lead security testing across one of the UK's largest digital environments. You will shape engagements, test defenses and communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

You'll mentor other testers, work with teams to embed security by design and enjoy hybrid working across hubs in multiple locations. The role offers up to £93,927 salary, flexible hours and a generous civil service pension.