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Lead Penetration Tester
Job summary
A global software and engineering company is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to join their team in the UK, working on both CHECK and non-CHECK security testing. This role involves leading a team, conducting various security tests, and contributing to the development of junior colleagues. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have substantial experience in security testing. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Ability to document, create, and sign off test reports.
- Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security, and operating systems.
- Previous experience in security testing as a qualified tester.
Responsibilities
- Conduct CHECK and non-CHECK security testing.
- Travel to client sites for testing engagements.
- Perform R&D on new attack techniques for security testing.
- Develop junior colleagues while promoting integrity and collaboration.
- Propose mitigations and write reports for customers.
Skills
Education
Lead Penetration Tester (Salary: GBP75k–GBP85k per annum + benefits)
We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Lead Penetration Tester who will be working as part of a testing team undertaking CHECK and non–CHECK security testing works for customers. Day–to–day, you will undertake a variety of work as part of a testing team acting in a leadership capacity as an infrastructure CHECK team leader.
Location: Malvern or Bristol – hybrid (4 days per week onsite; 1–day WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: 12 months
Requirements: sole Uk nationals eligible for SC (dual nationals cannot apply)
- Undertaking CHECK and non–CHECK security testing
- Travelling to client sites to carry out security testing engagements
- Performing research and development of new attack techniques that support and enhance the Company s security testing capability
- Developing junior colleagues and operating with integrity and collaboration within the team
- Proposing mitigations for identified vulnerabilities and writing reports of security testing engagements for customers including signing off reports
- Scoping, estimating and bidding customer engagements as required and directed
- The ability to be able to document, create and sign off test reports
- A Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security and common operating systems
- Previous experience delivering security testing services as a qualified (CREST or Cyber Scheme) tester
- NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT–INF or CSTL–INF)
- A strong understanding of relevant laws and legal frameworks for security testing
- CCT–INF or CSTL–INF
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
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