Security Consultant: Penetration Testing (Hybrid + Training)

Citation Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citation Cyber in the UK is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to deliver a wide range of technical security assessments across client environments, identify vulnerabilities and strengthen cyber resilience. Hybrid working in the UK is supported, with current SC clearance preferred.

You'll perform infrastructure and web application testing, cloud security assessments, produce clear reports and present remediation advice to clients, while supporting vulnerability validation and

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 application testing

Cloud security testing

Windows/Linux/AD

Industry-standard tools

Communication

Continuous learning

Job description

Citation Cyber in the UK is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to deliver a wide range of technical security assessments across client environments, identify vulnerabilities and strengthen cyber resilience. Hybrid working in the UK is supported, with current SC clearance preferred.

You'll perform infrastructure and web application testing, cloud security assessments, produce clear reports and present remediation advice to clients, while supporting vulnerability validation and