Principal Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks a Principal Penetration Tester to enhance their Penetration Testing Practice. This remote role offers autonomy, flexible hours, and significant growth opportunities, requiring expertise in penetration testing and team leadership. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in cybersecurity and leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training to prevent burnout

Share schemes

Personal development budgets

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple industries is desired.
• CCT credential is essential.
• Leadership experience with direct reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of penetration testing services.
• Lead a team with autonomy over service delivery.
• Involvement in pre-sales activities as needed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Penetration Testing

Infrastructure Expertise

Scripting/Programming (Python)

Cybersecurity Credentials

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 a Security Tech Director, taking full ownership of the penetration testing services.

What can you expect?

• Full autonomy and ownership of your service delivery stream
• Remote work with bi-yearly meet-ups
• Flexible hours
• Training to prevent burnout
• Share schemes
• Personal development budgets

Requirements:

• Experience across multiple industries
• Previous team leadership (2 direct reports, 11 overall)
• Relevant cybersecurity credentials - CCT is essential
• Expertise in infrastructure penetration testing
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages, preferably Python
• Comfortable with ad-hoc pre-sales activities

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