Job Title: Principal Security Consultant (CHECK Team Leader - Infrastructure)
Location: Remote (customer site travel required)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £75,000 + package (flexibility for the right candidates)
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: IT Consultancy
One of our MSSP clients are looking for a Principal Security Consultant (CHECK Team Leader - Infrastructure) to lead complex engagements, mentor consultants and deliver expert-level penetration testing and assurance services across enterprise environments.
This is a senior, client-facing role suited to an experienced penetration tester who combines deep technical capability with strong consultancy and leadership skills.
Principal Security Consultant – Key Responsibilities
* Leading end-to-end security engagements - from scoping and kick-off through testing, reporting and executive debrief
* Delivering infrastructure-focused penetration testing across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments
* Leading and delivering assessments under the NCSC CHECK scheme
* Supporting and delivering Cyber Essentials and PCI DSS engagements
* Producing high-quality, client-ready reports with clear risk articulation and remediation guidance
* Acting as a trusted advisor to strategic clients
* Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team development
* Supporting technical analysis and commentary on emerging cyber threats where required
Principal Security Consultant – Key Skills Required
* Live & active UK SC clearance (preferred but not required)
* Minimum 3 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience within the past 5 years
* Strong background in infrastructure penetration testing (5-10 years ideally)
* Experience across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Oracle), applications, mobile (iOS/Android), and social engineering
* CREST CCT or Cyber Scheme CSTL
* Strong written reporting skills and ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
Desirable Skills:
* UK Cyber Security Council professional title (Principal or Chartered)
* CHECK Team Leader
* Experience with container security, secure code review, or threat modelling
* Experience leading medium-to-large security projects
* Exposure to regulated or high-assurance environments
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package
* 8% employer-matched pension
* Private healthcare (AXA Health)
* Structured progression pathways
* Ongoing certification and professional development support
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex engagements
Please apply now if this role is of interest.