Penetration Test Lead - MSSP

Hamilton Barnes; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a Penetration Test Lead in Reading, UK. In this role, you will guide junior testers, conduct security assessments, and engage with clients. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in penetration testing and relevant certifications. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000, along with benefits like 25 days holiday and remote working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private health care

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Remote working

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Penetration Testing experience.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of Penetration Testers.
• Conduct technical security assessments of clients’ IT systems.
• Act as the primary point of engagement for client communication.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Team Leadership

Communication

Cybersecurity Strategy

Tools

OSCP

CREST CRT

Job description

Role

Ready to take on a player-manager role in a leading MSSP?

You’ll have the opportunity to excel as a Penetration Test Lead, guiding and coaching junior Penetration Testers while performing cutting‑edge Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Tests.

• You’ll be the client’s primary point of engagement for pre and post test communication, shaping the future of their cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of Penetration Testers, creating a supportive and growth‑focused environment.
• Conduct complex technical security assessments of clients’ IT systems and policies, making a significant impact on their security posture.
• This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 with excellent benefits, including 25 days of holiday, private health care, and remote working options.

Apply here if you’re interested!

• As a lead, we will expect you to be the main point of contact on multi‑faceted projects, responsible for managing the resources allocated to them.
• You will lead, mentor and help to develop a small team of Penetration Testers.
• Day to day you will be performing complex technical security assessments of clients’ information technology systems (including Internal, External, Applications, Hosts, Firewalls, Mobile applications etc.) and related policies and procedures.
• We conduct all our client assessments on a by‑project basis with a mixture of remote and onsite, generally within London and the South East, however, on occasion further afield travel may be required, although limited.
• 3+ years of Penetration Testing experience
• Ability to obtain SC clearance
• OSCP or CREST CRT certificate
• Up to £50,000 base salary per annum
• 25 days holiday
• Private health care
• Health cash plan
• Life insurance
• Remote working