1 to 25 of 76 Penetration Testing Jobs in the UK excluding London

Pen Tester

Hiring Organisation
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
From £350 to £360 per day
Reading Mode of Working: Hybrid Hybrid Requirement: 3 days The Role We're looking for Security Consultant/Senior Security Consultant with expertise in penetration testing. As part of our Cyber Security team, you shall perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering … physical penetration testing. You shall also perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create report that describes findings, exploitation procedures, risks and recommendations. -------> Please include a brief outline of the impact this role will have, including overview of customer industry and projects, access to cutting ...

Lead Penetration Tester (CTL Certified)

Hiring Organisation
Addition
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£55,000 - £80,000 per annum
looking to hire two Lead Penetration Testers with CTL Certification. This is a chance to join a well-established cybersecurity team that supports organisations across both public and private sectors. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality penetration testing that helps clients stay secure … fast-moving threat landscape. Role Overview: Role: Lead Penetration Tester (CTL Certified) Location: Remote with ad-hoc travel to client sites. Package: £60,000- £80,000 per annum & benefits. Industry: Cyber Security/Managed Security Services. What You’ll Be Doing: Deliver a wide range of penetration testing ...

Penetration Tester

Hiring Organisation
Marshall Wolfe
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Competitive salary
Penetration Tester We are looking to recruit the services of an experienced Penetration Tester to join our client’s Information Security team on a contract basis (initially 6 months, inside IR35). The role is based in Ipswich, so candidates MUST live a commutable distance and be willing … systems, delivering clear and actionable findings to senior security leadership. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong emphasis on application-level penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and clear risk communication. While you’ll work closely with security and technology teams, your primary objective is to uncover ...

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Experian Ltd
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
verifying the efficacy of our technical, people, physical and process controls from an attacker perspective. The team perform regular Adversary Simulation (Red Team) testing and a range of Ad-Hoc and Tactical Assessments based on changes to the threat landscape and organisational needs. To succeed in this role … adversary simulation. Detailed knowledge of global cyber threats and the procedures used by cyber adversaries. Two or more of the following skills: Network penetration testing and manipulation of network infrastructure Web application penetration testing assessments Email, phone, or physical social-engineering assessments Development, extension, or modifying ...

Penetration Test Lead - Hands on

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Recruitment
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £500 per day
Penetration Test Lead - Hands on Rate - £400 - £500 Inside IR35 Duration - 3 months initial Location - Bristol (Once a month on site) We are seeking an experienced Pen Test Lead with strong, hands-on penetration testing expertise to lead and support a small internal testing function. This … role combines technical delivery with day-to-day leadership, overseeing a team of three penetration testers. You'll be responsible for managing testing intake, scoping engagements, delegating work and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery across multiple assessments. Alongside team leadership, you'll remain technically engaged, providing guidance ...

Application Security Specialist

Hiring Organisation
Searchability (UK) Ltd
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£80,000
work closely with Software Development teams to ensure application-based vulnerabilities are understood, prioritised, and remediated effectively. You'll contribute to threat modelling, penetration testing, secure design reviews, and the continuous improvement of security testing methodologies. The role also plays a key part in enhancing existing security … automation and the responsible use of AI within application security. INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * Hands-on experience with static and dynamic application security testing tools * Strong understanding of OWASP principles and their use within threat modelling * Experience conducting and reporting on web application penetration testing * Knowledge ...

Head of Security Testing and Vulnerability Management

Hiring Organisation
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
Role: Head of Security Testing & Vulnerability Management Location: Leeds (Hybrid 2/3 split) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Summary: The Head of Security Testing and Vulnerability Management is responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's global approach to security testing and vulnerability management. This role … operates in a complex, multi-regional environment and works closely with technology, engineering, and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead the global security testing and vulnerability management strategy aligned to enterprise risk objectives. Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for security testing and remediation activities. Oversee penetration ...

Security Risk Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Auxo Talent
Location
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
application landscape. Key Responsibilities: Conduct security risk diagnostics on enterprise applications to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and compliance gaps. Perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to evaluate application-level security posture. Develop detailed risk reports and vulnerability findings, including risk impact and likelihood, and deliver to the CISO. … internal or external reviews. Apply industry-recognized standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, in assessments and recommendations. Leverage past penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response experience to identify and contextualize threats effectively. Partner with and provide direct insights to CISOs and senior security ...

Cyber Security Consultant

Hiring Organisation
TEC PARTNERS LIMITED
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£400 - £500 per day, Negotiable
Partners are working with a world-leading technology client who are currently looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant, with a strong background in Penetration Testing. As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will draw on your Penetration Testing background to deliver risk analysis reporting, reporting into senior … leadership. What they are looking for: Strong background in Penetration Testing (essential) Extensive Cyber Security experience Strong stakeholder management skills Risk analysis and reporting experience is advantageous, but not required This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join a truly world-class business ...

Junior PCI Penetration Testers

Hiring Organisation
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE) £35,000 - £45,000 | Fully Remote (UK-based) | Cybersecurity Scale-Up A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team. The Role: Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools (Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit) Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance Essential Requirements: UK Bachelor ...

SOC and Vulnerability Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Logiq
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Qualifications Experience: Computer Security Security Blue Team 1 or higher CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst One of: CREST Registered Penetration Tester, CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester, Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM), Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA): Penetration Testing practical, EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Company benefits include: Discretionary 10% bonus Discretionary 2k annual training fund per employee Very competitive pension scheme Virtual GP Annual Eye Test ...

Cyber Security Test Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Spacelabs Healthcare
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Principal Cybersecurity Test Engineer is an elite-level individual contributor role within the Spacelabs Cybersecurity Team. This position is responsible for designing and conducting penetration testing to ensure robust security controls for Spacelabs products, infrastructure, and solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and execute penetration tests simulating advanced cyber … emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker methodologies using internal and external resources. Develop and maintain security assessment project plans. Create and implement security exploits for penetration testing; continuously adopt new exploit development methods. Evaluate applicability of exploits and tools for products and applications. Support security awareness initiatives and product ...

Cyber Security Internship

Hiring Organisation
Staffline Solutions
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
analysis, compliance, and risk management. Key Responsibilities Assist in identifying security vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications Support basic security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing activities Monitor security alerts and assist in the investigation of potential incidents Help implement security best practices, controls, and internal policies Gain … protection Analytical mindset with attention to detail Nice to Have (Optional Skills) Basic knowledge of networking tools or platforms Exposure to vulnerability scanning or penetration testing tools Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks Familiarity with common cyber threats and attack techniques What You’ll Gain Hands-on exposure to real ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Big Red Recruitment
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum, Inc benefits
development, DevOps and security, helping teams understand why vulnerabilities exist and how to fix them properly.The foundations are already strong, with regular external penetration testing, positive audit outcomes, and mature security tooling are in place. Your role is to raise the bar further, embedding security deeper into … secure configuration and deployment within Azure (including Azure Front Door, WAF, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel) Support and interpret results from ITHC (UK Government-standard) penetration tests, ensuring findings are understood and remediated across product and platform teams Embed security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines, improving ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Location
G2 2LH, Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60000 - £65000/annum
development, DevOps and security, helping teams understand why vulnerabilities exist and how to fix them properly. The foundations are already strong, with regular external penetration testing, positive audit outcomes, and mature security tooling are in place. Your role is to raise the bar further, embedding security deeper into … secure configuration and deployment within Azure (including Azure Front Door, WAF, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel) Support and interpret results from ITHC (UK Government-standard) penetration tests, ensuring findings are understood and remediated across product and platform teams Embed security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines, improving ...

Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Southern Communications Ltd
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50,000
going security incidents. Responding to active alerts from security systems. Writing change management requests for security-related changes . Vulnerability & Endpoint Management: Conducting penetration testing and tracking corrective actions. Resolving vulnerabilities in the infrastructure and EUC estate. Defining and managing the configuration of endpoint protection policies. Managing … EUC. Being consulted on identity and access administration matters Skills Required: Strong technical knowledge of security tools, frameworks and best practices. Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability management processes. Understanding of endpoint protection technologies and policies. Knowledge of identity and access management principles. Familiarity with security accreditations such ...

Penetration Tester - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Berkshire and remote - 5 months+

Hiring Organisation
Octopus Computer Associates
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP Annual
Penetration Tester - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Berkshire and remote - 5 months+ (Tester, Test, Testing, Test Analyst, Test Engineer, Test Specialist, Security, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Crest, CyberScheme) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an SC Cleared Penetration Tester. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST … HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: A penetration tester plays a vital role within the UK's cybersecurity industry, particularly when assisting organisations with managing and mitigating security risks. The core responsibilities of a penetration tester are to identify vulnerabilities that are present ...

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Expert - Contractor

Hiring Organisation
Salt Search
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£600 - £700 per day
Perform security risk assessments and impact analyses- Translate security policies into project-level security requirements- Review and validate solution and architecture designs- Define security testing and penetration testing scope- Produce security documentation, standards, and principles- Act as the security point of contact for projects and stakeholders- Support ...

Senior Red Team Security Consultant - CBEST, CCSAS

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£85,000 - £105,000 per annum
.NET, Python.* C2 frameworks such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic.Required & Valued Certifications in at least one of the below please * OSEP - Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester* OSCE/OSCE3 - Offensive Security Certified Expert/Expert3* OSEE - Offensive Security Exploit Expert* OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional* OSWE - Offensive Security … Expert* OSED - Offensive Security Exploit Developer* CCSAS - CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist* CRT - CREST Registered Penetration Tester* CCT INF/CCT APP - CREST Certified Tester (Infrastructure/Applications)* GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester* GXPN - GIAC Exploit Researcher & Advanced Penetration Tester* CRTO - Certified Red Team OperatorProfessional Attributes Exceptional consulting ...

Penetration Tester

Hiring Organisation
Venn Group
Location
Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 - £530 per day
Role Title: Penetration TesterLocation: WokinghamStart Date: Immediate after vettingRate: £530 per day UmbrellaDuration: 6 months+ Essentials Skills & Experiences:• CHECK Team Member qualification (CREST/CyberScheme)• Experience in Cloud Security (Azure experience)• Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools including (Burpsuite, Metasploit, Nmap) etc• Good knowledge of multiple Operating ...

Cyber Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Searchability
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
desirable? * Experience working in a managed services or MSP environment* Exposure to compliance frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or NIST* Vulnerability assessment or penetration testing experience* SOC or security operations experience* Mentoring or leadership exposure within technical teams The Package * 40-hour working week (Monday-Friday ...

Senior Cybersecurity Officer

Hiring Organisation
MW recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
policies and procedures • Act as the primary point of contact for security matters with Head Office and the Data Centre Security Operations Centre • Coordinate penetration testing, cybersecurity risk self-assessments and remediation activity • Lead real-time monitoring of cybersecurity alerts and events, including investigation and incident response • Manage … policies, identity controls and access governance • Review and optimise network and firewall policies to ensure effectiveness and necessity • Oversee application security across development and testing phases, including SAST and DAST • Monitor and assess data leakage risks and strengthen encryption controls for data at rest, in transit ...

DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
SearchWorks
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
role is 3 days a week in Leeds The role They need a skilled and proactive DevSecOps Engineer to take ownership of security frameworks, testing, and the hands-on implementation of secure systems. You will join the Engineering team and play a key role in embedding security practices throughout … software development lifecycle, ensuring systems are secure by design. This is a hands-on role requiring strong experience in security testing, framework design, automation, and building secure, scalable infrastructure. Key responsibilities Secure CI/CD pipelines Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines by embedding security tools ...

Cyber Security Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Chambers and Partners
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
/IPS), antivirus, anti-malware, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), vulnerability scanners, and data encryption solutions. Manage vulnerability management programs, including regular scanning, penetration testing, and remediation of identified weaknesses. Lead and manage security incident response, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Develop ...

Security Architect

Hiring Organisation
Razorblue Group Ltd
Location
Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£70,000
designs with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, and NCSC guidelines. Conduct internal and client-facing security reviews, readiness assessments, and recommendations. Maintain current penetration testing qualifications to support Cyber Essentials Plus assessments. ?Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation (30%) Oversee and support vulnerability assessments across client environments, ensuring consistent methodology ...