Senior Penetration Tester

Anson McCade; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Penetration Tester) to join its dynamic team. The role involves conducting penetration tests and providing expert advice across various critical sectors, and it requires industry certifications and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing across various environments.
• Knowledge in mobile app security, cloud environments, or operational technology.
• Strong desire to improve team processes and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal penetration tests in infrastructure/AD environments.
• Produce clear technical reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to team tooling and operational processes.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Industry-recognized certifications (CTM, CSTM, OSCP, CREST)

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Penetration Tester)

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Penetration Tester)

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A premier UK consultancy is seeking a skilled and passionate Penetration Tester to join its growing team of cybersecurity experts. This is a dynamic opportunity for individuals with strong technical skills and a proactive mindset, eager to make a tangible impact across a wide range of client environments.

Working on mission critical projects across National Security, Critical National Infrastructure and Defence the Senior Penetration Tester will liaise with highly-skilled teams acting as a trusted advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on internal penetration tests in infrastructure/Active Directory environments
• Produce clear and concise technical reports, summarising findings for both technical and business stakeholders
• Work directly with clients as a trusted advisor – this is a consulting-facing role
• Operate in sensitive, high-risk environments where mistakes have real consequences
• Contribute to improving team tooling, processes, and client methodology
• Be comfortable working autonomously without extensive documentation or runbooks

Key Qualifications and Skills:

Candidates who meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply – and even if every box isn’t ticked, applications are welcome, as related opportunities may also be available:

• Possesses industry-recognised certifications such as CTM, CSTM, CTL, CSTL, OSCP, or CREST/Cyber Scheme qualifications.
• Brings specialist knowledge in one or more areas of penetration testing – this could include mobile app security, cloud environments, operational technology (OT), or specific sectors such as telecommunications, defence, or maritime.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to contribute to the growth of the team – whether by supporting internal training initiatives, enhancing infrastructure and tooling, or helping plan and execute client engagements.
• Keen to deliver and evolve high-quality ethical hacking training as part of a CREST-accredited programme.
• Thrives in problem-solving environments, with excellent analytical skills and a curiosity-driven mindset.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, bringing adaptability and energy to a fast-paced consulting environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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