🔍 Penetration Tester
£60,000 | Predominantly Remote (UK-based) with very occasional client site visits in the Gloucestershire area
A leading UK-based cyber security consultancy, accredited under the NCSC CHECK scheme, is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join its specialist team. The organisation delivers advanced security testing and assurance to high-profile clients across defence, government, and critical national infrastructure.
This role is remote-first, with only rare client site visits required in the Gloucestershire area.
🔐 Key Responsibilities:
* Perform infrastructure, web application, wireless, and API penetration testing to recognised industry standards.
* Produce clear, high-quality technical reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Provide remediation advice and collaborate closely with client and internal technical teams.
* Support specialist security engagements such as red teaming, threat simulation, and adversary emulation.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and relevant security tools.
🧠 Essential Requirements:
* CHECK Team Member (CTM or CSTM) certification.
* Eligibility and willingness to undergo DV clearance.
* Demonstrable experience in network and application-layer testing.
* Skilled with industry-standard tools (e.g. Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike).
* Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and vulnerability management principles.
* Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
🎯 Offer:
* £60,000 salary.
* Predominantly remote working.
* Occasional client site visits in the Gloucestershire area.
* Opportunity to work on sensitive, high-impact projects with a specialist cyber security team.