Senior Penetration Tester - Remote UK | Financial Services

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester for a remote position. This role involves executing high-quality penetration tests across various platforms, particularly in financial services environments. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience and hold relevant certifications. The position offers competitive compensation, career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing security team within a well-funded financial institution.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• 5+ years of penetration testing experience with financial services.
• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure, applications, and cloud security.
• Experience in regulated environments and familiar with frameworks like PCI DSS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality penetration tests across multiple environments.
• Lead and scope complex testing engagements.
• Provide clear, actionable reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with security teams to improve defensive controls.
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to internal methodologies.

Skills

Penetration testing

Financial services environments

Technical communication

Offensive security tools

Education

Relevant certifications such as CCT INF, CRT, OSCP, OSCE, CRTO

Tools

Common offensive security tools

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester for a remote position. This role involves executing high-quality penetration tests across various platforms, particularly in financial services environments. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience and hold relevant certifications. The position offers competitive compensation, career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing security team within a well-funded financial institution.