2 of 2 Contract Penetration Testing Jobs in Lancashire

seeking an experienced DV-cleared Penetration Tester to support security assurance and offensive testing activities within a high-assurance defence and aerospace environment . This role involves conducting controlled penetration testing against sensitive systems, directly supporting security posture, accreditation, and assurance objectives. Role Overview Define … manage penetration testing scopes and boundaries Map system and network architectures to identify attack surfaces Identify exposed services, endpoints, and potential weaknesses Gather and analyse OSINT to inform realistic attack scenarios Perform manual and automated penetration testing , including vulnerability scanning Validate misconfigurations and security weaknesses through ...

Sector architecture processes. This role is central to ensuring security assurance is Embedded throughout the delivery life cycle, working closely with architects, engineers, and testing teams within a highly regulated and mission-critical environment. Key Responsibilities Security Assurance & Risk Management Own and manage project security risk registers, ensuring risks … standards, and control baselines. Review control effectiveness against internal assurance baselines and external assurance outcomes. Contribute to Operational Readiness Reviews and assurance working groups. Testing, Vulnerability & Compliance Coordinate and oversee penetration testing activities, ensuring scope, execution, and reporting meet programme requirements. Review penetration test results, manage ...