Lead Penetration Tester – Remote/Hybrid & Client-Focused

Nomios; Oxford, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Certification Sponsorship

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Dionach by Nomios is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to drive advanced security testing initiatives. You will lead a skilled team, oversee complex engagements, and serve as the technical lead on CHECK projects.

The role includes onsite client work across the UK and opportunities to shape testing strategies and remediation reporting. The position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work arrangements, supporting professional growth through training and certifications while contributing to

Qualifications

• Significant experience in penetration testing across network, web app and internal tests.
• Leadership experience with customer engagements on-site.
• Relevant certification: CREST Certified Tester - Infrastructure (CCT INF) or CSTL-INF.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers and foster high performance.
• Oversee complex infrastructure penetration tests per project requirements.
• Lead onsite customer engagements and act as technical authority on CHECK engagements.
• Review and validate team work for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive client reports with findings and remediation strategies.
• Work across services including web/mobile tests, internal tests, infrastructure tests, and social engineering.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with CHECK standards.

Skills

Penetration testing

Team leadership

Client engagements

CHECK/Crest standards

Report writing

Communication

Independence

Analytical thinking

Job description

Dionach by Nomios is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to drive advanced security testing initiatives. You will lead a skilled team, oversee complex engagements, and serve as the technical lead on CHECK projects.

The role includes onsite client work across the UK and opportunities to shape testing strategies and remediation reporting. The position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work arrangements, supporting professional growth through training and certifications while contributing to