Senior Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber consultancy based in the UK is seeking a skilled Senior Penetration Tester to join their elite team. In this hands-on, client-facing role, you will execute complex penetration tests, lead red team engagements, and develop custom tools while mentoring junior security specialists. This position requires a strong understanding of attack methodologies and frameworks, aiming to deliver impactful cyber assessment engagements for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing and red teaming across various environments.
• Strong understanding of attacker TTPs and detection evasion.
• Continuous learning and engagement in the threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex penetration tests and adversary simulations.
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to internal R&D.
• Create detailed client-facing reports.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Threat analysis

Technical report writing

Education

Certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, OSEP, or CREST CRT

Tools

C2 frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, PoshC2, Sliver)

MITRE ATT&CK

OWASP

NIST

Job description

Opus are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join our client, a cyber consultancy specialising exclusively in penetration testing and red teaming, delivering high-impact, adversary-simulated engagements for clients ranging from agile tech scale-ups to critical infrastructure providers. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you’ll play a central role in executing and shaping these engagements—across infrastructure, web, cloud, and bespoke environments—while also leading goal-based assessments and full-scale red team operations.

This is a hands-on, client-facing position suited to someone who thrives in technically demanding scenarios and wants to work alongside a small, elite team of offensive security specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex penetration tests and adversary simulations
• Deliver red team engagements aligned with frameworks like TIBER, CBEST, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Develop custom tooling and exploits where required
• Create detailed, client-facing technical and executive reports
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to internal R&D
• Stay sharp: engage in continuous learning and threat landscape analysis

About You

• Proven experience in penetration testing and red teaming (internal, external, app, cloud, etc.)
• Strong understanding of attacker TTPs and detection evasion
• Familiarity with frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST
• Experience with C2 frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, PoshC2, Sliver)
• Certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, OSEP, or CREST CRT preferred (but not required)