Penetration Testing Team Lead – Remote & Growth

RR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Penetration Testing Team Leader to guide a talented team while enhancing penetration testing methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary up to £95,000 plus benefits, including career progression and training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have CHECK Team Leader qualifications and extensive hands-on experience in penetration testing. You will lead team engagements, mentor testers, and create high-quality technical reports, all while working with clients to deliver impactful security solutions.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

6% contributory pension

Career progression opportunities

Structured career development plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Leader in penetration testing.
• Hands-on experience with security assessments and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity trends and modern attack vectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of penetration testers to deliver high-quality assessments.
• Develop and improve methodologies for testing services.
• Mentor and support team members in their professional development.

Skills

CHECK Team Lead qualification

Penetration testing techniques

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

CHECK Team Leader qualification

Tools

Security testing tools

Job description

A leading cybersecurity consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Penetration Testing Team Leader to guide a talented team while enhancing penetration testing methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary up to £95,000 plus benefits, including career progression and training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have CHECK Team Leader qualifications and extensive hands-on experience in penetration testing. You will lead team engagements, mentor testers, and create high-quality technical reports, all while working with clients to deliver impactful security solutions.