Principal Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester to join their remote-first team. You will have full ownership of the Pen Testing practice, working closely with a seasoned Security Tech Director. This position offers competitive compensation, personal development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Full autonomy and ownership of service delivery

Flexible working hours

Training programs to prevent burnout

Share schemes

Personal development budgets

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams with 2 direct reports and 11 overall.
• CCT cybersecurity credential is essential.
• Experience in penetration testing across various infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Pen Testing practice.
• Support and scale security initiatives.
• Manage a Service Delivery Stream.

Skills

Experience across multiple industries

Team leadership

Expertise in infrastructure penetration testing

Knowledge of scripting/programming languages

Education

Relevant cybersecurity credentials - CCT

Job description

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

G.Digital has partnered exclusively with a brand new client looking to expand their Penetration Testing Practice. You will work closely with a highly experienced Security Tech Director, taking ownership of the Pen Testing practice and supporting the scaling of security initiatives.

What can you expect?

• Full autonomy and ownership of your Service Delivery Stream
• Remote-first work environment with bi-yearly meet-ups
• Flexible working hours
• Training programs to prevent burnout
• Share schemes
• Personal development budgets

What we need from you:

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

Interview process includes two stages to assess technical skills, followed by a 20-minute HR/CEO meeting. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 2nd June. If interested, get in touch!

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