Pen Test Managing Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks a Pen Test Managing Consultant to lead a team of ethical hackers. This role offers flexible work arrangements across various UK locations or remotely, engaging in high-impact projects across sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in security testing, and the ability to achieve UK Government Security Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies.
• Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor penetration testers.
• Deliver high-stakes security assessments.
• Manage client relationships and drive business value.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Testing Methodologies

Cybersecurity

Education

CCT-App or CCT-INF

UK Government Security Clearance

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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.