Principal Penetration Tester – UK remote - £70,000 - £90,000
Our client, a leading cyber security consultancy, is looking for a Principal Penetration Tester to lead and execute complex security assessments and play a key strategic role, driving high-impact penetration testing, red teaming, and security advisory services for clients across various industries.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead advanced penetration testing engagements across networks, applications, cloud, and mobile environments.
* Oversee red teaming exercises, delivering real-world adversary simulation insights.
* Provide expert security guidance, working with stakeholders to enhance security posture.
* Mentor and develop junior testers, fostering a high-performance security team.
* Stay ahead of emerging threats, exploits, and attack methodologies to improve testing capabilities.
To be considered:
* Extensive experience in penetration testing, red teaming, and security consulting.
* Strong knowledge of attack techniques, threat modelling, and exploit development.
* Certifications such as CREST CRT/CCS, OSCP, OSEP, or CISSP are highly desirable.
* Proven ability to lead and deliver high-impact security engagements.