Senior Penetration Tester

Network IT Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment company in Greater London is looking for a Senior Penetration Tester. The ideal candidate will lead various penetration testing engagements and mentor junior team members, bringing 4-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and reporting skills are essential. Candidates must possess the legal right to obtain UK Security Clearance. This role offers autonomy and the chance to influence technical outcomes in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in penetration testing roles.
• Experience delivering client-facing testing engagements.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements across various environments.
• Deliver actionable and thorough reports.
• Mentor junior and mid-level testers.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Communication Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Tools

CCT

CSTL

Job description

Do you have the expertise and drive to lead complex penetration testing engagements?

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Penetration Tester to join an established well-structured function; ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in technically rewarding environments, and brings experience, leadership, and critical thinking to every engagement.

Work alongside a talented team of penetration testers and consultants : Have a voice in shaping our tooling and methodologies, and influence both technical outcomes and the development of rising talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements (Web, Infra, Cloud etc)
• Apply and evolve testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Deliver high-quality thorough and actionable reports.
• Collaborate with account managers and support pre-sales when needed.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level testers.

Ideal Profile

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in similar penetration testing roles.
• Demonstrated experience delivering client-facing testing engagements.
• Certifications such as CCT , CSTL , or actively working toward similar.
• Strong written communication, reporting skills, and time management.

Please note: Candidates must have the legal right and background necessary to obtain UK Security Clearance.