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Senior Penetration Tester Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 Location: Remote Security Clearance: SC Cleared About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join our growing cyber security team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong security professional looking to work across … varied portfolio of complex environments and challenging penetration testing engagements. You will be involved in delivering hands-on penetration testing and security assessments for clients across public sector, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and large enterprise environments, with exposure to infrastructure, applications, cloud and modern containerised technologies. ...

/CTM Penetration Tester Remote - With occasional travel to Manchester and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Rate - £785 per day Outside IR35 Must have Valid SC About the Role We are seeking an experienced CTL/CTM Penetration Tester to join a large Public Sector client delivering high-assurance security … complex infrastructure, cloud, containerised, and enterprise environments, helping clients identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their security posture. You will be responsible for leading and delivering penetration testing engagements while providing expert guidance, coaching, and technical leadership to colleagues and clients. Essential Requirements/Certifications Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL ...

April 2027 Inside IR35 - £544.83pd Umbrella Rate Do you own and run security validation platforms, such as breach and attack simulation, automated penetration testing or deception, and know how to turn the findings into fixed controls? We're recruiting a contract Cyber Security Technology … leading financial services organisation in London. The team runs the platforms that test and prove how well its controls work, including security validation, automated penetration testing, breach and attack simulation, threat emulation, exposure and vulnerability management and cyber deception, across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. This ...

Principal Penetration Tester Location: Mainly remote, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Duration: Initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension IR35: Outside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Penetration Tester to lead and deliver complex penetration testing and security assessment … clients The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical expertise across infrastructure, cloud, applications, Kubernetes and hybrid environments, while also leading testing teams and mentoring junior consultants. Essential Requirements Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL) or CREST Certified Tester (CCT) Principal UK Cyber Security Council Professional (PriCSP) Current Security Clearance ...

technical solutions against security, regulatory and business requirements. Conduct and support threat modelling, risk assessments and vulnerability assessments . Provide technical oversight of security testing and penetration testing activities. Support vulnerability management and help teams prioritise and remediate security risks. Work closely with architects, engineers, testers … Looking For You'll have significant experience in one or more of the following: Security Architecture Security Engineering Cloud Security Network Security Application Security Penetration Testing You'll also have: Strong knowledge of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and security risks. Experience applying Secure by Design principles across ...

with security, regulatory and business requirements. Conduct and support threat modelling, cyber risk assessments and vulnerability assessments. Provide technical oversight and recommendations for security testing and penetration testing activities. Support vulnerability management, helping teams prioritise and remediate security risks effectively. Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers and assurance … ideal candidate will bring significant experience in one or more technical cybersecurity disciplines, including: Security Architecture Security Engineering Cloud Security Network Security Application Security Penetration Testing Candidates should also demonstrate: A strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and security risks. Experience applying secure-by-design principles ...

with security, regulatory and business requirements. Conduct and support threat modelling, cyber risk assessments and vulnerability assessments. Provide technical oversight and recommendations for security testing and penetration testing activities. Support vulnerability management, helping teams prioritise and remediate security risks effectively. Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers and assurance … ideal candidate will bring significant experience in one or more technical cybersecurity disciplines, including: Security Architecture Security Engineering Cloud Security Network Security Application Security Penetration Testing Candidates should also demonstrate: A strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and security risks. Experience applying secure-by-design principles ...

important digital property services. HM Land Registry (HMLR), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team with experience in penetration testing, adversary emulation, threat analysis, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps and security operations. This permanent opportunity offers a salary … controls and improve HMLR's security posture. As a Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team, you will: * Conduct Red Team engagements, adversary emulation exercises and penetration testing activities * Simulate real-world cyber attacks to assess security controls, detection capabilities and response effectiveness * Identify vulnerabilities, attack paths and security weaknesses ...

full cyber security audit, reviewing existing policies, procedures, access controls and security arrangements. Identify security risks, produce recommendations and drive remediation activities. Manage external penetration testing and ethical hacking exercises across the network perimeter and internal endpoints. Implement and manage an autonomous penetration testing/hacking … cyber security governance, compliance frameworks and risk management processes. A strong technical understanding of network security, firewalls, endpoint protection and vulnerability management. Experience managing penetration testing, ethical hacking and security auditing. Knowledge of Azure AD/identity and access management. Experience with security monitoring, MDR solutions, threat detection ...

Penetration Tester DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Accountancy industry who require a Penetration Tester to join the firm in London. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support penetration testing engagements across web applications, APIs, and internal and external network infrastructure. … Work with clients to define objectives, agree scope and rules of engagement, and plan testing that meets their assurance needs. * Apply manual and tool-assisted testing techniques aligned with recognised methodologies and frameworks, including the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide, PTES, and MITRE ATT&CK. * Deliver Cyber ...

Principle Penetration Tester Pay up to £93,927 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, choice of locations, hybrid working, flexible hours and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. How would you lead penetration testing across one of the UK's largest and most complex digital environments … looking for a Principal Penetration Tester to join DWP Digital, leading security testing, challenging our defences and helping make our services secure by design. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. ...

Principle Penetration Tester Pay up to £93,927 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, choice of locations, hybrid working, flexible hours and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. How would you lead penetration testing across one of the UK's largest and most complex digital environments … looking for a Principal Penetration Tester to join DWP Digital, leading security testing, challenging our defences and helping make our services secure by design. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. ...

Principle Penetration Tester Pay up to £93,927 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, choice of locations, hybrid working, flexible hours and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. How would you lead penetration testing across one of the UK's largest and most complex digital environments … looking for a Principal Penetration Tester to join DWP Digital, leading security testing, challenging our defences and helping make our services secure by design. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. ...

Penetration Tester/CHECK Team Member | £45-55k + Benefits Remote UK | Client-site testing as required An established and growing UK cyber security consultancy is expanding its technical security team and is looking for a CHECK Team Member to support penetration testing engagements across … client engagements, assessing systems for security weaknesses and helping clients understand how to address them. Depending on the engagement, this may include: Conducting penetration tests against infrastructure, web applications, cloud services and Active Directory environments. Identifying, validating and documenting vulnerabilities and potential attack paths. Producing detailed technical reports, with ...

deployed, configured correctly and effective against relevant threats. Alongside this, you'll lead security design reviews, protective control standards, project security assurance and penetration testing, while shaping security architecture across areas including AI, zero trust identity and multi-cloud environments. What you'll be doing Developing and running … identity, email, network, cloud, data and backup environments. Using techniques including breach and attack simulation, purple teaming, posture monitoring, attack surface management and detection testing to assess whether controls are deployed, configured correctly and operating effectively. Defining security control metrics and risk indicators, using evidence from control validation ...

threat-led security assessments and adversary simulation activities in complex government and defence environments. Key Responsibilities: Deliver red team operations, adversary emulation and advanced penetration testing activities. Conduct threat-led security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of people, processes and technology against realistic cyber threats. Support the design … replay activities. Work closely with customers, project teams and security stakeholders while sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues. Job Requirements: Significant experience as a Senior Penetration Tester or in a comparable red team, adversary simulation or offensive security role. Active DV clearance. Strong technical capability in one or more areas ...

infrastructure documentation and asset management processes. Security & Compliance Operate and improve security tooling covering endpoint security, monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation activities. Coordinate external penetration testing engagements. Lead Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification activities. Drive infrastructure improvements that strengthen security, resilience, and governance. Support security best … technologies. Desirable Skills Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus experience. Vulnerability management and security tooling experience. Endpoint security and remediation experience. Experience supporting penetration testing activities. Cloud security knowledge. Research, R&D, or cyber security industry experience. Experience with authentication platforms and certificate management. Exposure ...

security policies and ISO 27001 certification requirements. Monitoring security tooling and supporting investigation or escalation of security events where required. Assisting with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities and technical security reviews. Identifying opportunities to improve assurance processes, procedures and service delivery. Maintaining awareness of emerging threats, industry standards … employment Commitment to maintaining and developing professional cyber security certifications. Desirable Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor qualification. Experience supporting vulnerability assessments or penetration testing engagements. Knowledge of ISO 27001 implementation and continual improvement activities. CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), or similar industry certification. Experience ...

solution architects to define and deliver secure architectures across enterprise IT and operational technology environments. You'll also collaborate with information assurance and penetration testing teams to validate security controls and develop effective security solutions. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical judgement, stakeholder management … frameworks and standards including NIST, ISO and CIS . Advise on protective monitoring, authentication and authorisation best practice. Work closely with information assurance and penetration testing teams. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery partners. Communicate complex technical solutions clearly through documentation, presentations and stakeholder ...

security operating procedures (SyOPs) and awareness briefings. Implement and monitor physical, procedural, personnel and technical security controls. Coordinate third-party CHECK IT health checks, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, including remediation activities. Review high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs), technical documentation and work instructions … security risk assessments and managing security controls using NIST frameworks. Understanding of Secure by Design principles and MOD assurance and compliance processes. Experience coordinating penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and remediation activities. Ability to assess technical designs and supporting documentation for security compliance. Strong stakeholder management, communication and technical ...

high-profile defence and government cybersecurity programmes. This is a hands-on offensive security role, focused on delivering sophisticated adversary simulation and threat-led penetration testing engagements. You'll work across complex environments, helping organisations identify weaknesses and improve their ability to defend against realistic cyber threats. … Responsibilities Plan and deliver red team operations, adversary emulation exercises and advanced penetration testing engagements. Execute offensive techniques including initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement and persistence. Develop and maintain offensive tooling, payloads and command-and-control infrastructure. Apply techniques involving EDR evasion, operational security and exploitation across ...

responsible for delivering strategic security projects across this financial services org., including technologies and programmes such as CyberArk, Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Penetration Testing Programme, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal risk frameworks, and information security standards. This role requires strong project delivery expertise, excellent stakeholder … issues, and implement appropriate mitigation and escalation strategies. Maintain project governance artefacts, including RAID logs, status reports, budget forecasts and steering committee materials. Oversee testing, validation, deployment, and transition-to-support activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption. Provide regular and accurate project reporting to stakeholders and senior management. ...

with 2–3 days on-site per week . ASAP start. Opportunity to deliver security projects spanning privileged access management, Certificate Lifecycle Management and penetration testing programmes. What you need At least 5 years' project management experience within financial services , delivering projects in regulated, compliance-driven environments. CyberArk … security, risk, compliance and third-party suppliers. Strong project governance experience, including RAID logs, status reporting, budget forecasting and steering committee updates. Experience overseeing testing, deployment and transition into operational support. Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Jira and Confluence, alongside a relevant project management certification such as PRINCE2 or PMP. ...

services environment. You'll own end-to-end delivery of strategic security programmes, including privileged access management (CyberArk), Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and a penetration testing programme, while keeping everything aligned to regulatory requirements, risk frameworks and information security standards. What you'll do: Lead cyber security projects … flag risks and issues early, and manage mitigation and escalation Maintain governance artefacts: RAID logs, status reports, budget forecasts and steering committee materials Oversee testing, validation, deployment and handover to support Report clearly to stakeholders and senior management What you'll bring: 5+ years' project management experience in financial ...

ensure they meet security, regulatory and business requirements. Conduct and support threat modelling, risk assessments and vulnerability assessments. Provide technical oversight of security testing and penetration testing activities. Support vulnerability management, helping teams prioritise and remediate security risks. Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers and assurance teams … Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: security architecture, security engineering, cloud security, network security, application security or penetration testing. Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and security risks. Experience applying secure-by-design principles across enterprise environments. Strong knowledge ...