URGENT REQUIREMENT - PENETRATION TESTER - CTL

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

URGENT REQUIREMENT - SC CLEARED CHECK TEAM LEAD (CTL)/PENETRATION TESTER

£650-£700 per day Outside IR35 Fully Remote

Were supporting a major Government programme and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared CHECK Team Lead (CTL)/Penetration Tester to join a highly skilled security team delivering ITHCs, penetration testing, and security assurance activities across complex environments.

Essential Certifications

• CSTL Certified (ESSENTIAL)
• CSP Certified - PriCSP (Principal Level) (ESSENTIAL)

Important: PraCSP (Practitioner Level) will NOT be sufficient for this role.

Technical Skills Required

• Azure
• AWS On-Prem Infrastructure
• Strong Cloud Knowledge
• Containers Kubernetes
• Cloud Security/IAMs
• CI/CD
• Security-focused projects and delivery
• Ideally Public Sector experience

Key Experience

• Previous penetration testing experience within secure or Government environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and training junior team members
• Ability to deliver and lead security testing engagements to a high standard

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior cyber security professional to work on a high profile programme while enjoying the flexibility of a primarily remote contract.

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