Senior Penetration Tester - Assistant Manager

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Manager specializing in penetration testing. The role involves leading teams, performing security testing, and maintaining client relationships in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in the UK cybersecurity sector, excellent communication skills, and a passion for hacking. KPMG offers support for career development and flexible work options.

Benefits

Career development support

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Passion for hacking.
• Experience delivering security testing.
• Knowledge of information security principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver testing and oversee junior testers.
• Perform peer reviews of deliverables (QA).
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Strong understanding of penetration testing

Excellent communication skills

Technical background in computing

Experience in UK cybersecurity industry

Passion for hacking

Education

NCSC CHECK Team Member

UK Government Security Clearance

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12.08.2025

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Assistant Manager

Job title: Senior Penetration Tester - Assistant Manager

Location: UK

Line of Business: Advisory - Risk Consulting Service Area: Cyber Security

Roles and Responsibilities

The Role

At KPMG, we are looking for an Assistant Manager passionate about hacking and information security. You should have experience in CHECK work in data centres and be capable of leading teams of talented testers. We offer unique government and commercial projects and a supportive team environment.

The Team

The KPMG Cyber Defence (CDS) Team conducts client-facing technical assurance and penetration testing, with expertise in Financial Services, Defence Assurance, and Telecommunications. We collaborate with NCSC and participate in CREST testing schemes, providing challenging and unique work. Our team operates across Leeds, Bristol, and London, offering flexibility and remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Deliver testing and oversee junior testers
• Perform peer reviews of deliverables (QA)
• Share knowledge and develop skills
• Gather and incorporate client feedback
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Understand KPMG's broader security offerings
• Contribute to proposals and client presentations

The Person

Required

• Passion for hacking
• Strong understanding of penetration testing and red-teaming, including NCSC and CREST schemes
• Experience delivering security testing
• Experience in UK cybersecurity industry
• Knowledge of information security principles
• Technical background in computing, networks, and programming
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables independently and in teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in working with multinational clients

Advantageous

• Experience in secure environments (List X, ISO17025 labs)
• R&D and Threat Intelligence experience
• Application testing experience

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications demonstrate knowledge but are not mandatory. We value diverse backgrounds and the 'hacker mindset'.

Essential requirements:

• NCSC CHECK Team Member
• UK Government Security Clearance (SC required, DV advantageous)

We seek passionate individuals eager to help clients with cybersecurity challenges. KPMG offers support for your career development within our network.