Security Consultant: Penetration Testing Specialist (Hybrid)

Citation Cyber; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & Certifications

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Citation Cyber in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Consultant to join a hybrid team delivering penetration testing across client environments. You’ll identify vulnerabilities, report findings and advise on remediation while collaborating with clients and colleagues.

The role emphasizes strong technical reporting, offshore and on-site collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career progression toward CHECK-related roles and leadership within a supportive security

Qualifications

• Commercial penetration testing experience in a consultancy or equivalent.
• Strong reporting skills and ability to convey findings clearly.
• Experience in infrastructure and web application testing.
• Good knowledge of Windows, Linux, AD and cloud security testing.
• Proficiency with standard pentesting tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver penetration testing across client environments, identifying vulnerabilities.
• Produce clear, high-quality technical reports with remediation guidance.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Support vulnerability validation, re-testing and client communication.
• Contribute to internal tooling, research and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Technical Reporting

Windows & AD

Cloud Security Testing

Security Tools

Client Communication

Test Methodologies

Job description

Citation Cyber in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Consultant to join a hybrid team delivering penetration testing across client environments. You’ll identify vulnerabilities, report findings and advise on remediation while collaborating with clients and colleagues.

The role emphasizes strong technical reporting, offshore and on-site collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career progression toward CHECK-related roles and leadership within a supportive security