Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Pen Test Lead (Hybrid UK)

Searchability NS&D; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based cyber security firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join their team. This senior role focuses on simulated attack and penetration testing, where you will lead infrastructure testing engagements and mentor junior consultants. Candidates should have proven experience in delivering CHECK security testing, strong technical knowledge of various security frameworks, and relevant certifications. A hybrid work model is available, allowing for flexibility between onsite and remote work.

Benefits

Investment in professional development and certifications

Inclusive working culture

Opportunity to work on varied and challenging client engagements

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering CHECK and non-CHECK security testing.
• Strong technical knowledge of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security.
• Experience acting as a technical or team lead on penetration testing engagements.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking security testing.
• Leading infrastructure engagements.
• Conducting research into new attack techniques.

Skills

Cyber Security Consultant

Penetration Testing

Technical Leadership

Active Directory

Cloud Security

Reporting

Education

NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT-INF or CSTL-INF)

Job description

A UK-based cyber security firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join their team. This senior role focuses on simulated attack and penetration testing, where you will lead infrastructure testing engagements and mentor junior consultants. Candidates should have proven experience in delivering CHECK security testing, strong technical knowledge of various security frameworks, and relevant certifications. A hybrid work model is available, allowing for flexibility between onsite and remote work.