Lead Penetration Testing Consultant - Hybrid/Remote

Nomios; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dionach by Nomios is seeking an experienced Lead Penetration Tester to guide a skilled team across web, mobile, internal and infrastructure tests. You will lead on-site engagements and act as the CHECK authority, delivering detailed reports and remediation guidance.

Applicants should have extensive pen-testing experience, strong communication skills, and the right to work in the UK with eligibility for security clearance. This hybrid role may require UK-wide client visits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading penetration testing engagements including web, network and internal tests.
• Proven ability to manage customer engagements on-site and communicate findings clearly.
• Knowledge of CHECK testing standards and methodologies.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of penetration testers and foster high performance.
• Oversee complex infrastructure penetration tests according to project requirements.
• Lead on-site customer engagements and act as CHECK technical lead.
• Review team work for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with findings, risks, and remediation guidance.
• Contribute to scoping and proposal writing; work across diverse services including web, mobile, internal and social engineering.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with CHECK standards.

Skills

Penetration testing

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Security clearance eligibility

Education

CREST Certified Tester - Infrastructure (CCT INF)

Cyber Scheme Team Leader infrastructure (CSTL-INF)

Job description

Dionach by Nomios is seeking an experienced Lead Penetration Tester to guide a skilled team across web, mobile, internal and infrastructure tests. You will lead on-site engagements and act as the CHECK authority, delivering detailed reports and remediation guidance.

Applicants should have extensive pen-testing experience, strong communication skills, and the right to work in the UK with eligibility for security clearance. This hybrid role may require UK-wide client visits.