Penetration Testing Security Consultant - Hybrid, Training

Citation Cyber; Warmley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Funded training and industry certs

Progression towards CHECK Team Member/

CHECK Team Leader

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join our hybrid UK team. You’ll deliver a range of security assessments across client environments, identifying vulnerabilities and advising on remediation.

Responsibilities include infrastructure and web app pentesting, cloud security assessments, producing clear technical reports, and presenting findings to clients. A passion for learning and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Commercial penetration testing experience in a consultancy or equivalent
• Strong technical reporting skills
• Experience conducting infrastructure and web application penetration tests
• Good understanding of Windows, Linux and Active Directory environments
• Familiarity with Azure and/or AWS security testing
• Experience using industry-standard penetration testing tools and methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for continuous learning and technical development
• Current CHECK Team Member (CTM) status (Desirable)
• Current SC Security Clearance (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver penetration testing across client environments
• Produce clear, high-quality technical reports
• Present findings and remediation advice to clients
• Support vulnerability validation and re-testing
• Contribute to internal tooling, research and knowledge sharing

Skills

Commercial penetration testing

Strong reporting skills

Infrastructure testing

Web application testing

Windows/Linux/AD understanding

Cloud security testing (Azure/AWS)

Industry-standard tools/methodologies

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Job description

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join our hybrid UK team. You’ll deliver a range of security assessments across client environments, identifying vulnerabilities and advising on remediation.

Responsibilities include infrastructure and web app pentesting, cloud security assessments, producing clear technical reports, and presenting findings to clients. A passion for learning and strong communication are essential for success.