Pen Test Managing Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity recruitment firm is seeking a Pen Test Managing Consultant for a high-impact leadership role. This position requires leading teams of ethical hackers while delivering critical security assessments across various sectors. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, technical testing expertise, and eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and strong benefits

Continuous career development

Flexible working across UK offices

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership and mentoring skills.
• Technical depth in testing methodologies.
• Ability to apply for and hold SC clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring skills

Technical depth in testing methodologies

Passion for cybersecurity

Education

CCT-App or CCT-INF

UK Government Security Clearance

Job description

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Client:

LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.