Principal Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de cybersécurité de premier plan recherche un Principal Penetration Tester pour mener des évaluations de sécurité complexes et jouer un rôle stratégique clé. Ce poste implique de diriger des engagements de tests de pénétration avancés et de mentorer une équipe de testeurs junior, tout en restant à l'avant-garde des menaces émergentes.

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive en tests de pénétration et red teaming.
• Connaissance approfondie des techniques d'attaque.
• Capacité prouvée à mener des engagements de sécurité à fort impact.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des tests de pénétration avancés sur divers environnements.
• Surveiller les exercices de red teaming pour fournir des insights sur la simulation d'adversaire.
• Mentor et développer des testeurs juniors dans l'équipe.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

Security Consulting

Threat Modelling

Exploit Development

Education

CREST CRT/CCS

OSCP

OSEP

CISSP

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Posted:

16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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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.

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.