Senior Penetration Tester | Hybrid, Lead & Scale Testing

Nigel Wright Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to join a developing cyber security capability. The role combines hands-on testing with setting delivery standards and mentoring juniors, within a hybrid, national framework.

You will lead complex engagements, oversee Cyber Essentials Plus work, and engage in pre-sales discussions with clients. A strong testing background and relevant certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong infrastructure penetration-testing experience.
• Some exposure to web application testing.
• The professional standing required to oversee Cyber Essentials Plus activity.
• Relevant industry certification, or a willingness to achieve CREST certification.
• The ability to produce clear, commercially focused technical reports.
• Confidence engaging with clients and supporting less experienced colleagues.
• A collaborative mindset and an interest in shaping how a growing service develops.
• Higher-level certifications such as OSCP or CHECK Team Leader/Member would be welcomed but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering infrastructure penetration tests and selected web application assessments.
• Leading more complex technical engagements from scoping through to reporting.
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance for Cyber Essentials Plus testing.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues developing their penetration-testing expertise.
• Helping define methodologies, working practices and quality standards.
• Engaging directly with clients and contributing to technical pre-sales discussions.
• Supporting the wider development of the penetration-testing proposition.

Skills

Infrastructure pentest

Web app testing

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

CREST certification

OSCP

CHECK

Tools

Burp Suite

Nessus

Job description

Nigel Wright Group is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to join a developing cyber security capability. The role combines hands-on testing with setting delivery standards and mentoring juniors, within a hybrid, national framework.

You will lead complex engagements, oversee Cyber Essentials Plus work, and engage in pre-sales discussions with clients. A strong testing background and relevant certifications are highly valued.