Senior Ethical Hacking Lead – Pen Test (Hybrid)

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

On-site gym

On-site nursery

Free parking

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Swansea is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead ethical hacking services and penetration testing. The role focuses on protecting critical digital services, delivering testing programmes, and guiding remediation strategies in complex enterprise environments.

You will influence security strategy, help develop talent and promote best practices across government, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on risk-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management and cyber security operations.
• Ability to diagnose security weaknesses and recommend practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing, ethical hacking and vulnerability management services.
• Design, deliver and oversee programmes of penetration testing and IT health checks across apps, infra and networks.
• Identify, analyse and prioritise vulnerabilities using a risk-based approach.
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to support remediation and security improvement.

Skills

Penetration testing

Ethical hacking

Vulnerability management

Cyber security assurance

Security reporting

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Swansea is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead ethical hacking services and penetration testing. The role focuses on protecting critical digital services, delivering testing programmes, and guiding remediation strategies in complex enterprise environments.

You will influence security strategy, help develop talent and promote best practices across government, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on risk-based decision making.