Senior Security Testing Consultant

Anson McCade; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 91,800 - 112,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: Up to £102,000 per year

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Private healthcare and dental support

Bonus and referral schemes

Flexible benefits including electric vehicle scheme

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Security Testing Consultant to deliver comprehensive security testing engagements. This role involves leading teams, working closely with clients, and providing insights on security measures. Candidates should have practical experience in security testing projects and skills in scripting and stakeholder management. With an attractive salary of up to £102,000 plus benefits, this position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on security testing and risk mitigation.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team in cybersecurity.
• Technical expertise in adversary emulation or vulnerability discovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security testing engagements.
• Perform application and infrastructure tests.
• Produce detailed reporting for various stakeholders.

Skills

Proven experience delivering security testing projects

Understanding of client needs and stakeholder engagement

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Flexibility to travel

Tools

Python

C/C++

Testing tools and techniques

Job description

Deliver hands‑on security testing that protects critical systems.

About the Role

As a Senior Security Testing Consultant, you’ll deliver end‑to‑end security testing engagements across applications, web, mobile, and infrastructure. You’ll lead scoping, delivery, and reporting, working closely with clients to provide actionable insights. You’ll also develop tools and techniques to enhance team capabilities and share knowledge across Threat Intelligence and Incident Response teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading end‑to‑end security testing engagements, including scoping, delivery, and client wash‑ups
• Performing application, web, mobile, infrastructure, objective‑based, and intelligence‑led tests
• Producing detailed reporting and presentations for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Safely using testing tools and implementing risk controls
• Developing scripts, tools, or techniques to improve team capability
• Sharing knowledge with colleagues across Security Consulting, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response

Ideal Background

• Proven experience delivering security testing projects with practical knowledge of tools, techniques, and procedures
• Understanding of client needs, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation
• Team Leader (Infrastructure, Applications, or Both) with Chartership (Principal or Full), or able to achieve within three months
• Technical interest or expertise in adversary emulation, vulnerability discovery, reverse‑engineering, or emerging technology
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Desirable: Python, C/C++, ASM, exploit development, or experience in Government, Telecoms, Energy, or Financial Services sectors

What You’ll Receive

• Salary: Up to £102,000 per year
• Bonus and referral schemes (including £5,000 referral bonus)
• 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare, dental, and wellbeing support options
• Critical illness and life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits including electric vehicle scheme, cycle‑to‑work, and more
• Hybrid working flexibility with occasional office and client site presence

Who Should Apply

This is a senior, hands‑on role for cybersecurity professionals who thrive in high‑stakes environments. If you’re ready to deliver impactful security testing, mentor colleagues, and contribute to protecting critical national and commercial systems, this is the role for you.