Security Consultant – Penetration Testing (Hybrid, UK)

Citation Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Hybrid working

Industry certifications

Job summary

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join our hybrid UK team, delivering sophisticated assessments across client environments. You’ll identify vulnerabilities and help clients strengthen cyber resilience through in-depth testing and clear reporting.

You’ll perform infrastructure and web app penetration testing, cloud security assessments, and contribute to tooling and knowledge sharing while communicating findings to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Commercial penetration testing experience within a consultancy or equivalent
• Strong technical reporting skills
• Experience conducting infrastructure and web application 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

Commercial penetration testing

Technical reporting

Client communication

Job description

Citation Cyber is seeking a Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join our hybrid UK team, delivering sophisticated assessments across client environments. You’ll identify vulnerabilities and help clients strengthen cyber resilience through in-depth testing and clear reporting.

You’ll perform infrastructure and web app penetration testing, cloud security assessments, and contribute to tooling and knowledge sharing while communicating findings to clients and stakeholders.