Penetration Tester

Anson Mccade Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their Cyber Technical Services team. The role involves leading security testing projects, conducting various tests to identify vulnerabilities, and producing comprehensive reports. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in security testing and possess technical skills in adversary emulation and vulnerability discovery. This position offers a hybrid working model in Greater London, with a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering security testing projects and understanding client risk mitigation needs.
• Technical skills in adversary emulation, vulnerability discovery, and reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security testing projects including scoping, execution, and reporting.
• Conduct application, infrastructure, and intelligence-led tests to identify vulnerabilities.
• Produce clear technical and non-technical reports for diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure safe use of testing tools and develop improvements in scripts and techniques.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and broader security teams to share knowledge.

Skills

Experience in delivering security testing projects

Adversary emulation

Vulnerability discovery

Reverse engineering

Tools

Testing tools

Job description

Penetration Tester

£55,000 - 65,000 GBP

Hybrid Working

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Pen Tester

Location: London

Salary: 55K - 65K

Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Pen Tester to join a global Cyber Technical Services team that supports National Security, Defence, and Critical Infrastructure sectors. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive security testing engagements, applying your expertise to safeguard vital systems.

What You Will Do as a Pen Tester

• Lead end-to-end security testing projects including scoping, execution, and reporting
• Conduct application, infrastructure, and intelligence-led tests to identify vulnerabilities
• Produce clear technical and non-technical reports for diverse stakeholders
• Ensure safe use of testing tools and develop improvements in scripts and techniques
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and broader security teams to share knowledge

What We Look For in a good Pen Tester

• Proven experience in delivering security testing projects and understanding client risk mitigation needs
• Technical skills in adversary emulation, vulnerability discovery, and reverse engineering