Principal Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks a Principal Penetration Tester to lead their Pen Testing Practice. This remote-first role offers significant autonomy, flexible hours, and personal development opportunities in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and relevant cybersecurity credentials, along with technical expertise in Infrastructure Penetration Testing.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work with bi-yearly meet-ups

Training to prevent burnout

Personal development budgets

Share schemes

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple industries.
• Leadership experience with direct reports.
• Willingness to participate in pre-sales activities.

Responsibilities

• Full autonomy to manage the Pen testing practice.
• Lead service delivery with a remote-first team.
• Participate in technical assessments and final meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Scripting or Programming (Python)

Infrastructure Penetration Testing

Education

Relevant Cybersecurity Credentials (e.g., CCT)

Job description

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Client:

G.Digital

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Penetration Tester - £95k - Leeds (Remote first) - Amazing growth opportunities

G.Digital has partnered exclusively with a new client to expand their Penetration Testing Practice. You will work closely with the Security Tech Director, taking full ownership of the Pen testing practice.

What can you expect?

• Full autonomy to manage your Service Delivery Stream
• Remote-first work with bi-yearly meet-ups
• Flexible hours
• Training to prevent burnout
• Share schemes
• Personal development budgets

Requirements:

• Experience across multiple industries
• Leadership experience with 2 direct reports and 11 overall team members
• Relevant cybersecurity credentials, especially CCT
• Expertise in Infrastructure Penetration Testing
• Skills in scripting or programming, preferably Python
• Willingness to participate in pre-sales activities

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing June 2nd, including two technical assessments and a final HR/CEO meeting. Contact us if interested!