Senior Offensive Security Engineers

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing cybersecurity company is looking for a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to enhance their offensive security capabilities. This fully remote position within the UK requires extensive experience in penetration testing, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of offensive security techniques. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant university degree and demonstrate a passion for continuous learning and involvement in the cybersecurity community. Join a company that values technical excellence and enthusiasm for technology.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years commercial penetration testing experience is required.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols and system architecture is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing across various environments.
• Write detailed technical reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams for security improvements.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security techniques

Communication skills

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

SENIOR OFFENSIVE SECURITY ENGINEERS - LONDON (REMOTE)

£60k-£80k Fully Remote (UK-based) Cybersecurity Scale-Up

A fast-growing cybersecurity company is seeking Senior Offensive Security Engineers to strengthen their offensive security capabilities.

The Role:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing across web applications, infrastructure, APIs, and cloud environments
• Perform manual security assessments and exploitation
• Deliver client-facing penetration testing engagements
• Write detailed technical reports for various stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams on security improvements

Essential Requirements:

• UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject (or UK Master's as alternative)
• 3-5 years commercial penetration testing experience
• Strong understanding of offensive security techniques, OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK
• Deep knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, and system architecture
• Experience with penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, custom scripts)
• Excellent communication and report writing skills

Desirable:

• OSCP, CREST certifications
• Bug bounty participation
• Red team experience
• Cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Active involvement in security community (CTFs, conferences, research)

Company Culture:

• Technical excellence and deep fundamentals valued over credentials
• Graduate-focused environment
• Continuous learning and passion for technology expected
• Looking for candidates who demonstrate genuine interest in offensive security

Location:

• Fully remote within UK, optional hybrid working from London office