Penetration Tester - Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in the UK seeks a Penetration Tester (Consultant) to join their innovative team. You will conduct assessments across various environments, using automated and manual techniques to uncover vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with penetration testing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with clients. This position offers a dynamic work environment and a £2,000 annual training budget to support your professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

One paid leave day on your Birthday

Access to health care cash plan

£2,000 annual training budget

Eligibility for share scheme

Frequent team social events

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Ability to explain complex vulnerabilities to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across networks, web apps, and cloud environments.
• Simulate real-world attacks to assess client resilience.
• Identify, analyze, and report vulnerabilities clearly.
• Present findings to clients and assist in remediation.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability scanning

Offensive security techniques

Communication skills

Education

Industry certifications (OSCP, CRT, CPSA)

Job description

Location: Candidates MUST be based in the UK (Visa sponsorship will be considered for people already in the UK)

Are you ready to make a real impact in cybersecurity? Cognisys is rapidly growing, and we’re looking for a Penetration Tester (Consultant) to join our innovative and collaborative team.

Cognisys is a leading cybersecurity company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best-known companies in the world, covering over 30 countries worldwide!

About the Role

As a Penetration Tester, you’ll deliver security assessments across networks, applications, APIs, mobile, and cloud environments. Using a mix of automated tools and manual techniques, you’ll simulate real-world attack scenarios to uncover vulnerabilities and help clients improve their security posture.

You’ll produce high-quality reports that clearly communicate risks and actionable recommendations to technical teams and executive stakeholders, making a tangible impact on our clients’ security.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across networks, web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and cloud environments.
• Simulate real-world attacks to assess client resilience.
• Identify, analyse, and report vulnerabilities in a clear, actionable way.
• Present findings directly to clients and assist in prioritisation and remediation.
• Use cutting-edge tools and manual techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning tools, and offensive security techniques.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex vulnerabilities to non-technical stakeholders.
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, CRT, CPSA, or equivalent are desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus UK bank holidays.
• Additional Leave: 1 day of paid leave on your Birthday!
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health Care Cash Plan and our Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing platform.
• Professional Development: £2,000 annual training budget to support your continued learning and career growth.
• Share Scheme: Eligibility to participate in our EMI share scheme after 18 months of continuous service (subject to company discretion).
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.
• Frequent team social events and celebrations.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive and professional growth is encouraged.

Applications

Please feel free to reach out to Dom, our Head of Talent Acquisition, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format – [e-mail]

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs.

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