Penetration Tester

Experis; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented PMO to manage a Penetration Testing (PEN Testing) program. This critical role involves overseeing testing operations, communicating findings to stakeholders, and ensuring successful remediation efforts. Candidates should have project management experience and a good understanding of cybersecurity principles. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a PMO, project management, or program coordination role.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, especially around PEN Testing and vulnerability management.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of PEN Testing engagements.
• Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting timelines.
• Track and escalate unresolved issues or critical vulnerabilities.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

Certifications like PMP, Prince2, or CISM/CISSP

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Summary

A dynamic and detail-oriented PMO to oversee and coordinate a Penetration Testing (PEN Testing) program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that testing activities are well-managed, results are clearly communicated, and remediation efforts are tracked across the organisation. While deep technical expertise in cybersecurity is not required, the ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of PEN Testing concepts and be able to translate technical findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Contract: 6 months; Location: Wokingham; 50% on site; Rate: 450.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of PEN Testing engagements across multiple teams and vendors
• Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting timelines for all PEN Testing activities
• Review and consolidate PEN Test results, ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting
• Communicate findings, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and relevant business units
• Track and escalate unresolved issues or critical vulnerabilities
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and audit trails for compliance and governance
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment with broader security strategy
• Facilitate post-test reviews and lessons learned sessions

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a PMO, project management, or program coordination role
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, especially around PEN Testing and vulnerability management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working in regulated environments or with compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) is a plus

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar)

Additional Skills

• Certifications like PMP, Prince2, or CISM/CISSP
• Experience working with external PEN Testing vendors or consultancies
• Ability to influence and drive remediation efforts across diverse teams