SC Cleared Penetration Tester & Team Lead - Remote

SmartSourcing Ltd; United States; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartSourcing Ltd is urgently seeking an SC cleared CHECK Team Lead (CTL)/Penetration Tester to join a major government programme on a remote contract.

The role requires delivering high‑standard security testing across complex environments, mentoring junior team members and coordinating with stakeholders. You will bring CSTL and PriCSP certifications, strong cloud and CI/CD skills, and proven experience in government or regulated sectors.

Qualifications

• SC Cleared essential for role.
• Experience delivering penetration testing in government environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Mentoring and training junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead security testing engagements to a high standard.
• Deliver ITHCs, penetration testing, and security assurance activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Cloud knowledge

Containers

Kubernetes

Cloud security/IAM

CI/CD

Security-focused projects

Job description

SmartSourcing Ltd is urgently seeking an SC cleared CHECK Team Lead (CTL)/Penetration Tester to join a major government programme on a remote contract.

The role requires delivering high‑standard security testing across complex environments, mentoring junior team members and coordinating with stakeholders. You will bring CSTL and PriCSP certifications, strong cloud and CI/CD skills, and proven experience in government or regulated sectors.