Senior Penetration Tester

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to lead complex testing engagements. The role emphasizes autonomy and requires strong expertise in varied environments (Web, Infra, Cloud). Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of experience and must possess client-facing skills alongside certifications like CCT or CSTL. Responsibilities include delivering actionable reports and mentoring junior team members, contributing to technical excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements across various environments.
• Apply and evolve testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Deliver thorough and actionable reports.

Skills

Penetration testing

Client-facing skills

Time management

Reporting skills

Education

Certifications such as CCT, CSTL or similar

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.