Penetration Tester

Pardoe Wray; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing security consultancy in Leeds is looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join their elite Red Team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive penetration tests and lead red team engagements. Required certifications include CREST CRT, OSCP, or similar. This position offers the chance to work with diverse clients and advanced technologies while benefiting from continuous learning and career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning

Career progression

Work with a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading complex engagements.
• Ability to deliver impactful findings and insights.
• Staying ahead of evolving threats.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end penetration tests across various environments.
• Lead engagements including phishing and privilege escalation exercises.
• Develop and use custom tools to emulate real-world threats.
• Provide actionable remediation guidance and reporting.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team engagement

Threat actor emulation

Remediation guidance

Education

CREST CRT / CCT, Tiger Scheme, OSCP, OSCE or similar certifications

Job description

Penetration Tester - Fast-Growing Security Consultancy

We're partnering with a rapidly growing security consultancy that's expanding its elite Red Team function — and they're looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join the team.

What You'll Do

• Conduct end-to-end penetration tests across infrastructure, web and mobile applications, APIs, cloud environments, and more.
• Lead red team engagements and adversary simulations, including phishing, lateral movement, and privilege escalation exercises.
• Develop and use custom tools and exploits to emulate real-world threat actors.
• Provide clear, actionable remediation guidance and deliver concise technical and executive-level reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Hold one or more of the following certifications: CREST CRT / CCT, Tiger Scheme, OSCP, OSCE, or similar.
• Hands-on experience leading complex engagements, delivering impactful findings, and staying ahead of evolving threats.

Why Join?

• Work with a collaborative, high-performing security team.
• Engage with a diverse range of clients and cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, R&D, and career progression in a rapidly scaling consultancy.