Senior Penetration Tester

Meritus; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Penetration Tester for a 12-month contract, offering a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in red teaming and quality assurance, guiding teams to achieve high standards in cybersecurity. This role presents a valuable opportunity to influence crucial projects within a government context.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in penetration testing and red teaming.
• Background in technical QA, reviewing and validating outputs.
• Experience with recognized exam bodies (CREST, OSCP, GIAC) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and sample technical reports for quality standards.
• Coach and mentor team leads working independently.
• Advise project team on best practices in red teaming.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

Technical QA

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Penetration Tester 12 Month Initial Contract 750 - 850 per day (Inside IR35) Cheltenham or London 1 day per week on-site SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS Talent are working with a boutique Defence consultancy supporting a UK Central Government department in their Cyber Security function. We're looking for an experienced Senior Penetration Tester with a strong background in adversary simulation and technical quality assurance to join a high-impact project within the UK cyber security space. This role is ideal for someone who's not only delivered high-end red team engagements but has also overseen the work of others and provided expert-level guidance.

You may have worked as a CHECK Team Leader, led adversary simulation teams, or assessed others for recognised exam bodies such as CREST or OSCP. This is a contract position working remotely, with occasional meetings or workshops as required.

The role is a 12 month initial contract (inside IR35) & can be mostly remote with 1 day a week on-site in either Cheltenham or London.

Main Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and sampling technical reports to ensure they meet internal and external quality standards.
  
• Coaching and mentoring team leads, particularly those working independently without peer support.
  
• Advising the wider project team on best practices in red teaming and adversary simulation.

Skills Required:

• Solid hands-on experience in penetration testing and red teaming, particularly in operational environments.
  
• A background in technical QA - reviewing, validating, and improving the output of other testers.
  
• Experience as an assessor or contributor to recognised exam bodies (e.g. CREST, OSCP, GIAC) is highly desirable.
  

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.