Principal Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security consultancy seeks a Principal Penetration Tester to spearhead complex security assessments. This role involves leading teams in penetration testing, providing strategic insights through red teaming, and mentoring junior testers to enhance the security posture across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in penetration testing and security consulting.
• Strong knowledge of attack techniques and threat modeling.
• Ability to lead and deliver high-impact security engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced penetration testing engagements across diverse environments.
• Oversee red teaming exercises for real-world insights.
• Provide expert security guidance to enhance client security.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

Security Consulting

Threat Modelling

Exploit Development

Education

Certifications such as CREST CRT/CCS, OSCP, OSEP, or CISSP

Job description

Our client, a leading cyber security consultancy, is looking for a Principal Penetration Tester to lead and execute complex security assessments and play a key strategic role, driving high-impact penetration testing, red teaming, and security advisory services for clients across various industries.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced penetration testing engagements across networks, applications, cloud, and mobile environments.
• Oversee red teaming exercises, delivering real-world adversary simulation insights.
• Provide expert security guidance, working with stakeholders to enhance security posture.
• Mentor and develop junior testers, fostering a high-performance security team.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, exploits, and attack methodologies to improve testing capabilities.

Remote work opportunities

To be considered:

• Extensive experience in penetration testing, red teaming, and security consulting.
• Strong knowledge of attack techniques, threat modelling, and exploit development.
• Certifications such as CREST CRT/CCS, OSCP, OSEP, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver high-impact security engagements.

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Created on 16/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom