Principal Penetration Tester

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

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester in Southampton. This remote-first position puts you at the helm of our Pen Testing practice, allowing you to lead a talented team while developing security strategies. You'll enjoy full autonomy, flexible hours, and ample personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training programs to prevent burnout

Share schemes

Personal development budgets

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple industries is required.
• Must have previous leadership experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Pen Testing practice and support security measures.
• Lead Service Delivery Stream with full autonomy.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Infrastructure Penetration Testing

Scripting/Programming (Python)

Pre-sales Activities

Education

Relevant Cybersecurity Credentials (CCT)

Job description

Principal Penetration Tester, Southampton

Client:

G.Digital

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

Job opportunities

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

13

Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

Principal Penetration Tester - £95k - Southampton (Remote first) - Exciting 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 ownership of the Pen Testing practice and supporting the scaling of security measures.

What can you expect?

• Full autonomy and ownership of your Service Delivery Stream
• Remote-first work 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 leadership experience (2 direct reports, 11 team members)
• Relevant cybersecurity credentials - CCT is essential
• Expertise in Infrastructure Penetration Testing
• Skills in scripting/programming languages (Python preferred)
• Comfortable with pre-sales activities on an ad-hoc basis

Interviews will be conducted in two stages: technical assessment followed by a 20-minute HR/CEO meeting. Interviews scheduled for the week of June 2nd. Contact us if interested!

Please note: If you do not hold a passport for the country of the vacancy, a work permit may be required. Check our blog for more information.

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Created on 18/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom