Security Testing Consultant

Applause IT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cyber security field is seeking a skilled Security Testing Consultant to join their team based in London. This role focuses on conducting high-impact security assessments across various systems including web, mobile, and cloud platforms. Offering a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth, the position encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing within a mission-driven team environment.

Benefits

Annual training plan and access to industry events

Regular performance reviews and professional growth opportunities

Office-based with optional hybrid work post-probation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' penetration testing experience.
• At least 2 relevant certifications required.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct web and mobile application assessments.
• Deliver technical reports and present findings to clients.
• Support remediation efforts and provide consultancy.

Skills

Penetration testing

Understanding of OWASP

Comfortable conducting black, grey, and white box testing

Knowledge of CI/CD security

Hands-on coding or scripting knowledge

Education

CREST CRT

OSCP

OSCE

CCT

Tools

Kali

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Nessus

Qualys

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02.07.2025

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About this job

Job Title: Security Testing Consultant (Penetration Testing)
Location: London SE1 (with hybrid working available post-probation)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + benefits

Are you a skilled Penetration Tester looking to join a collaborative and mission-driven cyber security team? This Security Testing Consultant position offers the chance to deliver high-impact security assessments across web applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, mobile, and wireless systems.

You'll be part of a close-knit team delivering trusted security testing and advisory services for clients across various industries. If you're passionate about offensive security and want to contribute to Red Team activities while supporting junior team members, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Conduct web and mobile application assessments, plus API, infrastructure, and cloud penetration tests.

Deliver high-quality technical reports and confidently present findings to clients.

Support remediation efforts and provide client-facing consultancy.

Help develop internal testing methodologies and contribute to Red Team and social engineering operations.

Support junior team members and engage in knowledge sharing.

Key Skills & Experience:

3-5 years' penetration testing experience.

Strong understanding of OWASP, SSL/TLS, SSH, and HTTP.

Comfortable conducting black box, grey box, and white box testing.

Familiar with tools like Kali, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, and Qualys.

Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform security.

At least 2 certifications from: CREST CRT, OSCP, OSCE, or CCT.

Experience with CI/CD security and container technologies like Docker.

Knowledge of Red Team operations, CobaltStrike, bug bounty programs, or IoT/AI/LLM security.

Hands-on coding or scripting knowledge and an understanding of industrial IoT security.

What's In It for You:

Office-based in London SE1 with optional hybrid work post-probation

Annual training plan and access to industry events

Regular performance reviews and professional growth opportunities

Work in a collaborative, expert-led environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your cyber security career as a Security Testing Consultant, click apply now.