Security Consultant: Pen Testing & Cloud Security Expert

Citation Cyber; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Funded training and certifications

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to deliver tests across client environments. You’ll identify vulnerabilities, craft remediation guidance and present findings to clients.

The role covers infrastructure and web app testing, cloud assessments and producing high-quality reports, with hybrid UK work and a strong path toward CHECK status and senior technical roles.

Qualifications

• Commercial penetration testing experience within a consultancy or equivalent environment.
• Strong technical reporting skills.
• Experience conducting infrastructure and web application penetration tests.
• Good understanding of Windows, Linux and Active Directory environments.
• Familiarity with Azure and/or AWS security testing.
• Experience using industry-standard penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for continuous learning and technical development.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure or Web application penetration testing.
• Cloud security assessments.
• Producing clear, high-quality technical reports.
• Presenting findings and remediation advice to clients.
• Supporting vulnerability validation and re-testing.
• Contributing to internal tooling, research and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Penetration testing

Technical reporting

Windows/Linux/AD

Cloud security testing

Tools & methodologies

Communication skills

Job description

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to deliver tests across client environments. You’ll identify vulnerabilities, craft remediation guidance and present findings to clients.

The role covers infrastructure and web app testing, cloud assessments and producing high-quality reports, with hybrid UK work and a strong path toward CHECK status and senior technical roles.