Security Consultant (Penetration Testing)

Citation Cyber; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & certifications

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join a hybrid UK team delivering comprehensive security assessments for a range of clients. You’ll test infrastructure and web apps, assess cloud security, and produce clear, actionable reports for remediation.

We value strong reporting, client communication, and a proactive approach to learning. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to advance to CHECK-related pathways within a leading UK consultancy.

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

Infrastructure testing

Web app testing

Windows/Linux/AD

Cloud security

Azure/AWS

Comm skills

Continuous learning

Job description

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join a hybrid UK team delivering comprehensive security assessments for a range of clients. You’ll test infrastructure and web apps, assess cloud security, and produce clear, actionable reports for remediation.

We value strong reporting, client communication, and a proactive approach to learning. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to advance to CHECK-related pathways within a leading UK consultancy.