Lead Penetration Tester | Security Testing Leader

DWP Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension contributions 28.97%

Great work-life balance

Job summary

DWP Digital in the UK is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester to lead security testing across a large and complex digital environment. You will shape engagements, decide what to test, and use advanced exploitation techniques to challenge our defences while staying ahead of threats.

As a technical leader, you will mentor other testers, produce clear reports for senior stakeholders, and help embed security by design across services.

Qualifications

• Structured penetration tests using OWASP, NIST CSF or PTES.
• Experience documenting security assessments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead security testing across a large, complex digital environment.
• Plan engagements, decide testing scope, and apply advanced exploitation techniques.
• Mentor and support other penetration testers.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and drive secure-by-design decisions.

Skills

Penetration testing

OWASP

NIST CSF

PTES

Vulnerability analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Security testing tools

Job description

DWP Digital in the UK is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester to lead security testing across a large and complex digital environment. You will shape engagements, decide what to test, and use advanced exploitation techniques to challenge our defences while staying ahead of threats.

As a technical leader, you will mentor other testers, produce clear reports for senior stakeholders, and help embed security by design across services.