Pen Test Managing Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Pen Test Managing Consultant to lead a team of ethical hackers on critical missions across sectors such as government and telecoms. This role offers a competitive salary between £65k - £82k, with strong benefits, and the flexibility to work from various UK locations or remotely. Candidates must demonstrate proven leadership skills and a passion for cybersecurity, as well as eligibility for security clearance.

Benefits

Continuous development

Competitive salary

Strong benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership and mentoring skills.
• Technical depth in testing methodologies.
• Passion for outsmarting attackers.
• Eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor penetration testers.
• Deliver high-stakes security assessments.
• Own client relationships and drive business value.
• Work on top-tier engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Testing Methodologies

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

CCT-App or CCT-INF certification

Job description

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Pen Test Managing Consultant - (UK only - Must be eligible for Security Clearance)

Location: Flexible (Leeds, Bristol, London, or Remote)

Salary – £65k - £82k + Certs Bonus and benefits

Step into a high-impact leadership role at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. As Pen Test Manager, you'll guide a skilled team of ethical hackers on mission-critical engagements across sectors including government, defence, and telecoms.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor penetration testers
• Deliver high-stakes security assessments
• Own client relationships and drive business value
• Work on top-tier engagements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven team leadership and mentoring skills
• Technical depth in testing methodologies
• A passion for outsmarting attackers.
• CCT-App or CCT-INF.
• UK Government Security Clearance – the ability to apply for and hold SC is required, DV is advantageous

Why Join?

? Shape national and commercial cyber resilience

? Advance your career through continuous development

? Competitive salary + strong benefits

? Work flexibly across UK offices or remotely

If you live and breathe cybersecurity, and want to make a difference while working on high-profile, challenging projects—apply now or reach out to [emailprotected] and take the next step in your cyber career.