Penetration Tester

Experis; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology consulting firm in Wokingham is looking for a Penetration Tester to oversee and coordinate PEN Testing engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and familiarity with cybersecurity principles, especially PEN Testing. Strong communication skills are key to translating technical findings for senior stakeholders. This role offers a dynamic environment with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Cybersecurity principles

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Penetration Tester
6 months
Wokingham – 50% on site
450

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.

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