Security Testing Role – Dive Deep, Make an Impact
You’re motivated by a deep curiosity and a dedication to excellence. Whether dissecting telecoms protocols or navigating the intricacies of enterprise IT systems, you thrive on appreciation how things work — and how they can be fortified. Your approach is hands-on and analytical, grounded in experience and a clear sense of purpose: making systems more secure and resilient.
In this role, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values expertise, diverse perspectives, and mutual support. You’ll have the opportunity to mentor and guide emerging talent, shaping the next generation of penetration testers. We’ll give you the freedom to explore, experiment, and grow — while contributing to the development of robust, secure networks that have real-world impact
What You’ll Be Doing
* As a senior member of the team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering security assessments across complex hardware and software systems. Your responsibilities will include:
* Steering technical assessments of telecoms equipment, identifying vulnerabilities and guiding the direction of testing activities.
* Mentoring and supporting junior team members, fostering their development through hands-on guidance and knowledge sharing.
* Applying advanced testing techniques, including both positive and negative approaches such as fuzzing, to rigorously evaluate network functions and protocols.
* Scripting and automating assessments to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across projects.
* Investigating and articulating findings.
* Contributing to high-quality technical reports, ensuring they are thorough and insightful.
* Helping to shape the test strategy.
Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week
We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.