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Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Anson McCade | IT Recruitment Specialist
Level: Senior Consultant to Principal Consultant (SC–PC)
Flexible hybrid model | High-trust culture | Mission-critical work
The Opportunity
Join a high-impact consultancy at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation. You’ll be part of a specialist team delivering critical infrastructure penetration tests across some of the most sensitive environments in the UK — from defence and national security to critical infrastructure and operational technology.
This is not a web application role. We’re looking for an infrastructure-focused penetration tester with the technical confidence and consultancy mindset to work independently, lead engagements, and deliver real-world impact.
If you want to push beyond checklists and automated scans and into deep, hands-on testing — this is the place to do it.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver end-to-end infrastructure and internal network testing (Active Directory, internal corporate networks, etc.)
* Identify and exploit vulnerabilities across complex environments with minimal documentation
* Communicate technical findings through clear written reports and debriefs to a range of stakeholders
* Support sensitive clients operating in production environments — where mistakes matter
* Contribute to tooling, methodologies, and continuous improvement of team capability
* Engage with a technical and non-technical audience, acting as a trusted security advisor
What You Bring
Core Skills:
* 4+ years of penetration testing experience (infrastructure/internal focus)
* Strong hands-on expertise with Active Directory attacks, lateral movement, and privilege escalation
* Experience navigating live and legacy production systems
* Comfortable in Windows and Linux command-line environments
* Python scripting or automation experience
* Familiarity with OT (Operational Technology) networks
* Experience with tools like CrackMapExec, BloodHound, PowerView, etc.
Certifications (a bonus, not a barrier):
* OSCP
* Lapsed certifications are fine if practical skills are strong
* Tight-knit, high-performing team (2–3 people) with deep trust and autonomy
* Remote-first culture (approx. 80% remote) with flexibility for client needs (up to 2 days per week on-site if required)
* Fast-paced environment with complex technical challenges
* Expect to hit the ground running – support is there, but this is a role for a self-starter
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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