About the Role -
This is a senior technical role leading penetration testing engagements, mentoring team members, and driving excellence in offensive cyber capabilities.
Responsibilities -
* Lead and execute infrastructure and application penetration testing assignments for public sector and private clients.
* Supervise and mentor CHECK Team Members, ensuring high standards in reporting, methodology, and client communication.
* Develop, implement and review tactics, techniques, and procedures for red team and social engineering campaigns.
* Engage in regular knowledge transfer and technical development within the team.
* Maintain compliance with latest NCSC and UK Cyber Security Council requirements for CHECK Team Leaders.
Qualifications -
* Hold a valid CREST CCT (App/Infra) or CyberScheme CHECK Team Leader (CTL-INF/APP) certification.
* Achieved the Principal or Chartered Cyber Security Professional title (UK Cyber Security Council – Security Testing specialism).
* Minimum two years' experience as a CHECK Team Leader and three years' professional penetration testing experience.
Required Skills -
* Proven expertise in assessing Windows, Linux, cloud (AWS, Azure), and hybrid environments.
* Strong understanding of OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and red team methodologies.
* Excellent communication, technical documentation, and client-facing skills.
Preferred Skills -
* Experience running red team, purple teaming exercises and developing engagement-specific tooling.
* Programming or scripting capabilities (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
* Familiarity with Technical Surveillance and Counter Measures (TSCM), mobile app testing (iOS/Android), cloud security testing AI Security testing.
* Proven track record leading complex, multi-stage cyber security assessments.