Senior Red Team Lead

WeAreTechWomen; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Red Team Lead in London to lead simulated attack engagements and manage technical delivery. Candidates should have experience in Red Team testing and be CREST certified. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.

Benefits

Up to 30 days' vacation

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Extra leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Valid CREST CCT-INF certification.
• Experience in leading and managing teams of security professionals.
• Prior experience in a consultancy role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Red Team engagements.
• Manage technical delivery of testing for regulatory frameworks.
• Provide expert input for new simulated attack projects.

Skills

CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS)

Red Team / Simulated Attack testing experience

Knowledge of CBEST, TIBER, iCAST assessments

Job description

Overview

Senior Red Team Lead – Location: UK Flexible

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values are Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

In our team you will

• Gain exposure to diverse industries and advanced security architectures, as you lead sophisticated simulated cyber-attacks against our globally renowned clients, employing the very latest threat actor tools and techniques.
• Work closely with top-tier security experts in our threat intelligence and incident response teams, strengthening your offensive security skills and pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity innovation.
• Engage in ongoing training, certification and conferences to stay at the forefront of the cyber security landscape, equipped with the latest tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of some of the world’s largest organisations, leaving a lasting impact on their security.

Role

• Lead and execute Red Team / Purple Team / Simulated Attack engagements.
• Manage the safe, compliant, and effective technical delivery of testing for regulatory frameworks e.g. CBEST, as the designated CCSAS (Crest Certified Simulated Attack Specialist).
• Provide expert SME input for clients, scoping new simulated attack projects, as well as development of our simulated attack service offering.
• Help cultivate the technical skills of more junior colleagues, as well as contribute to the technical capability development of our tools and systems for delivery of simulated attack exercises.

Essential skills and experience

• CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) (including valid CREST CCT-INF certification).
• Red Team / Simulated Attack testing experience - either consultancy or in-house.
• Knowledge and prior experience of delivering CBEST, TIBER, iCAST or similar assessments.

Qualification

• Set yourself apart: Prior experience in a consultancy role would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Experience of leading and managing teams of security professionals.
• Experience in blue team, purple team or defensive security roles is also beneficial.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance, car allowance (paid as cash), Bonus scheme, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Locations

London

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 733,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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Closing Date: 31/08/25. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.