Security Consultant (Pen Testing)

Trustwave Holdings, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Consultant to conduct penetration tests and offer security assessments. This role allows for flexible work arrangements and involves working with a renowned global team. Candidates should have strong skills in security testing, knowledge of web application security, and an ability to balance a varied workload. Relevant certifications are desirable. Interested candidates must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience performing security testing of application and network targets.
• Knowledge of security for web applications, middleware, and identity management.
• Experience with mobile application security is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests against network and application targets.
• Perform cloud configuration reviews and bespoke assessments.
• Develop tools and processes to automate penetration testing.

Skills

Penetration testing

Knowledge of Linux and Windows security

TCP/IP networking

Modern web application technologies

Mobile application security

Education

High school diploma

College or university degree

Job description

LevelBlue reduces risk and builds lasting resilience so organizations can innovate and advance their mission with confidence. As the world's most analyst‑recognized and largest pure‑play managed security services provider, LevelBlue elevates client outcomes that matter: stronger defense, faster response, and sustained business continuity. LevelBlue combines AI‑powered security operations, advanced threat intelligence, and elite human expertise to provide the most comprehensive portfolio of strategic advisory, managed security, offensive security, and incident response services.

The Security Consultant role offers an exciting opportunity to work within the world renowned and truly global SpiderLabs team. The team currently has security consultants throughout North America, Latin and Central America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. The role will be working from home one with some onsite requirements. A training and certification program is also in place for candidates and more information will be shared during the interview process.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducting penetration tests against a variety of network and application targets.
• Performing cloud configuration and build reviews, wireless testing and other bespoke assessments.
• Developing tools and processes to automate and simplify penetration testing.
• Being part of a global team of penetration testers, sharing knowledge and methodologies.
• The opportunity for more specialized engagements such as red teaming, OSINT, mobile application, and SCADA testing depending on skills and experience.

Candidates should be well versed in all aspects of penetration testing, with an emphasis on web applications, internal networks, and external networks. Code review and mobile application skills would be desirable but are not necessary. Consultants must be able to effectively balance workload and work effectively and closely with colleagues within the ever growing team of over 100 SpiderLabs team members world wide.

Qualifications:

• Defined professional experience performing security testing of application and network targets; preferably some of that experience will be in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of security in both Linux and Windows environments as it pertains to web application, middleware, database, and identify management platforms.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Knowledge of modern web application technologies and architectures.
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CREST CRT and CREST CCT are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with mobile application security testing an advantage.

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college or university degree is a plus.

This role is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom. At LevelBlue, we support flexible work and bring people together in person for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.

LevelBlue is committed to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable law.