Senior Penetration Tester

Want to partner with enterprise and global clients who actually value long-term security? This is your chance to join a world-class offensive security team delivering cutting-edge work across 23 countries—with some client relationships spanning 20+ years.

The Role

You'll own a variety of testing engagements—from penetration testing to red-team style assignments—while acting as a trusted adviser to major medium and enterprise-scale organisations, including multi-billion-dollar global brands and a Fortune 100 tech leader who has partnered with us for decades. Expect variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful impact every single day.

What You'll Do

• Engage directly with clients to shape and deliver high-quality testing services

• Accurately scope engagements and support proposal development

• Produce clear, actionable test reports that clients genuinely understand

• Provide expert post-test guidance and support

What You Bring

• 3+ years of penetration testing experience

• CREST CCT (Web App preferred) or similar certifications (advantageous)

• Excellent communication skills and a strong client-first mindset

• A proactive approach and deep understanding of industry-leading practices

• Community involvement—research, CVEs, blogs, CTFs, conference talks, etc.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• High-quality, technically varied work with global enterprise clients

• Supportive culture: 75% utilisation, time for research, pro bono work, events

• Collaborative and close-knit team with regular meetups and CTF participation

• Private healthcare, 25 days' holiday, matched pension, and a genuinely supportive environment

Salary: Competitive / DOE

£70,000 - £85,000

Job Details

Company
Hamilton Barnes
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
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