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Penetration Testing Team Lead Overview A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Penetration Testing Team Lead to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level role focused on driving penetration testing, red team operations, and cyber resilience. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse. Role … and Responsibilities Lead red team and penetration testing activities across the organisation. Plan and execute network, application, and social engineering assessments. Collaborate with SOC and vendors on purple team exercises. Identify and report on security risks, supporting remediation efforts. Manage red team tooling and test platforms. Work with tech teams to improve cyber defences and detection capabilities. Deliver … clear, executive-level reporting from technical findings. Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and attack methods. Skills and Experience 3+ years in penetration testing or red team operations. Strong understanding of APT tactics, evasion techniques, and system architecture. Experience with red/purple team tools and automated testing platforms. Solid grasp of blue team strategies, SIEM tools More ❯

Penetration Testing Team Lead Overview A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Penetration Testing Team Lead to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level role focused on driving penetration testing, red team operations, and cyber resilience. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse. Role … and Responsibilities Lead red team and penetration testing activities across the organisation. Plan and execute network, application, and social engineering assessments. Collaborate with SOC and vendors on purple team exercises. Identify and report on security risks, supporting remediation efforts. Manage red team tooling and test platforms. Work with tech teams to improve cyber defences and detection capabilities. Deliver … clear, executive-level reporting from technical findings. Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and attack methods. Skills and Experience 3+ years in penetration testing or red team operations. Strong understanding of APT tactics, evasion techniques, and system architecture. Experience with red/purple team tools and automated testing platforms. Solid grasp of blue team strategies, SIEM tools More ❯

Penetration Testing Team Lead Technology Banking AVP Level Hybrid (London (Moorgate) 3 days per week) Salary & Package TBC Opportunity for a skilled Cyber Security Professional with penetration testing and red team expertise to join a global financial services organisation. This is a hands-on role where you'll simulate advanced cyber attacks, test defences, and influence … enterprise-level security strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead red team operations , penetration testing, and ethical hacking engagements Plan and deliver cyber attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, and social engineering tests Work with SOC teams on purple team exercises to enhance detection and response Produce executive reporting on cyber threats, risks, and remediation progress Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to … strengthen overall cyber resilience Skills & Experience 3+ years in penetration testing/ethical hacking/red teaming Strong understanding of cyber threats, APTs, threat actor tactics, and exploit development Familiar with SIEM, defensive security monitoring, incident response, and detection engineering Deep knowledge of network, web application, and enterprise architecture security Excellent communication skills to present cyber risk insights More ❯

Penetration Testing Team Lead Technology Banking AVP Level Hybrid (London (Moorgate) 3 days per week) Salary & Package TBC Opportunity for a skilled Cyber Security Professional with penetration testing and red team expertise to join a global financial services organisation. This is a hands-on role where you'll simulate advanced cyber attacks, test defences, and influence … enterprise-level security strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead red team operations , penetration testing, and ethical hacking engagements Plan and deliver cyber attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, and social engineering tests Work with SOC teams on purple team exercises to enhance detection and response Produce executive reporting on cyber threats, risks, and remediation progress Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to … strengthen overall cyber resilience Skills & Experience 3+ years in penetration testing/ethical hacking/red teaming Strong understanding of cyber threats, APTs, threat actor tactics, and exploit development Familiar with SIEM, defensive security monitoring, incident response, and detection engineering Deep knowledge of network, web application, and enterprise architecture security Excellent communication skills to present cyber risk insights More ❯

Penetration Testing Program Manager PMO Pen Manager 3 months Wokingham - 50% on site £450 MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Summary A dynamic and detail-oriented PMO to oversee and coordinate a Penetration Testing (PEN Testing) program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that testing activities are well-managed, results are clearly communicated, and remediation efforts … are tracked across the organisation. While deep technical expertise in cybersecurity is not required, the ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of PEN Testing concepts and be able to translate technical findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of PEN Testing engagements across multiple teams and vendors Coordinate scheduling … resource allocation, and reporting timelines for all PEN Testing activities Review and consolidate PEN Test results, ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting Communicate findings, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and relevant business units Track and escalate unresolved issues or critical vulnerabilities Maintain documentation, dashboards, and audit trails for compliance and governance Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure More ❯

Senior Penetration Tester Location: Fully Remote (UK-Based) Salary Range: £50,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience) Position: Permanent, Full-Time My client is a dynamic and growing cybersecurity consultancy dedicated to providing top-tier security services to a diverse range of clients. They believe in empowering the team with the flexibility of remote work while tackling challenging and … engaging projects that make a real difference to their clients' security posture. The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Penetration Tester to join our remote team. You will be responsible for leading and executing complex penetration tests against a variety of systems, networks, and applications. The ideal candidate is not just a proficient tester … but a critical thinker who can articulate risks clearly and provide pragmatic remediation advice to clients. Key Responsibilities Plan, lead, and execute sophisticated penetration tests across infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and internal networks. Conduct advanced Red Team exercises to simulate real-world adversary attacks and test organisational defences. Produce high-quality, clear, and concise reports for both technical and More ❯

Job Title: CREST Accredited Security Tester 6 Month Contract Hybrid (Central London based) £670 Per Day Inside IR35 Overview: Seeking a CREST-accredited Security Tester with strong penetration testing and vulnerability management expertise. Skilled in Tenable Nessus and experienced in managing third-party testing engagements , you'll deliver high-impact security assurance across complex environments. Key Responsibilities … Conduct internal penetration testing and security assessments across cloud and on-premise systems. Scope, execute, and report on tests using CREST standards and Nessus . Produce clear, high-quality scopes, proposals, and technical reports . Provide SME guidance on threats, risks, and testing methodologies. Manage and coordinate third-party CHECK/CREST testers . Lead vulnerability management … activities, validating remediation. Contribute to testing frameworks, playbooks, and secure-by-design practices . Research and assess emerging threats to enhance testing capability. Skills & Experience: CREST certification (CRT or equivalent). Proven penetration testing and security assurance expertise. Strong hands-on experience with Tenable Nessus . Track record of managing third-party pen testing engagements More ❯

are looking for a technically exceptional and visionary Senior Manager to lead our Offensive Security function. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for delivering high-impact penetration testing, attack surface management, and a mature bug bounty program. The ideal candidate will be a transformation leader with deep technical expertise in offensive security and a passion … Security will serve as both a strategic leader and hands-on technical expert, driving the evolution of our offensive security capabilities. This role is accountable for delivering high-impact penetration testing, managing our attack surface, and overseeing a global bug bounty program. With a strong focus on identifying control gaps and advancing purple team maturity, the ideal candidate … a transformation mindset, and a proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams in a dynamic, threat-informed environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Leadership & Execution - Personally lead and execute advanced penetration tests, red/purple team exercises, and adversary emulation campaigns across cloud, application, and infrastructure layers. - Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to simulate real-world attack scenarios, validate detection and More ❯

Cyber Security Consultant (Penetration Tester) Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant (Penetration Tester) . Make an Impact at RSM UK At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance. Our solutions … seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Consultant to join our team. Working alongside our experienced team of specialists, you'll deliver offensive security services including digital footprint reconnaissance, social engineering, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and more to high-profile clients across all industries. The purpose of this role is to deliver offensive security services such as digital footprint reconnaissance … social engineering, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, threat modeling, cyber-attack simulation exercises, and more. You'll benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and support through our career pathway. You will have opportunities to develop market-leading skills across different capabilities and advance your professional development. You will make an impact by: Supporting technical scoping activities for client assignments. More ❯

required software. Maintaining project documentation throughout the software development lifestyle. Working with the team to implement industry best practice code, ensure vulnerabilities are patched and ensure good QA. Responsibilities Penetration testing, functional testing, regression testing and further testing based on DDM's internal testing policies. Project manages his/her own tasks using internal … software, overseen by CTO. Daily meetings to allocate tasks and benchmark progress with individual reporting available through internal software. Listening to feedback meetings, requirements meetings and testing sessions to determine technical requirements. Assessing non-functional requirement data sources and converting into useful feedback. Working with the team to collect logs, feedback, customer support etc and determine any support/ More ❯

modelling, and secure coding practices across agile and DevOps teams, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (FCA, GDPR, etc). Oversee the secure development lifecycle, from requirements and design to testing, deployment, and ongoing operation, ensuring risk mitigation at every stage. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application and product security professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and … accelerate digital transformation. Develop and maintain application security architecture, reference models, and automation in line with cloud-first and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, etc). Commission and manage security testing (SAST, DAST, pen testing, Interactive testing, Mobile testing, bug bounties), triage vulnerabilities, and drive remediation efforts with development teams. Report to executive leadership and the board … across the wider business. Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry groups to benchmark best practice and represent the firm's interests. Lead the offensive security function looking after penetration testing, red/purple team exercises and bug bounty programme. About you Extensive leadership experience in application and/or product security, ideally within the wealth management, financial More ❯

Penetration Tester 6 months Wokingham - 50% on site £450 Summary A dynamic and detail-oriented PMO to oversee and coordinate a Penetration Testing (PEN Testing) program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that testing activities are well-managed, results are clearly communicated, and remediation efforts are tracked across the organisation. While deep technical expertise in … cybersecurity is not required, the ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of PEN Testing concepts and be able to translate technical findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of PEN Testing engagements across multiple teams and vendors Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting timelines for all PEN Testing … Facilitate post-test reviews and lessons learned sessions Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a PMO, project management, or program coordination role Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, especially around PEN Testing and vulnerability management Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities Experience working in regulated environments or More ❯

client, a leading global organization, is looking for a skilled Internal Pentester to join a leading security team in London. This contract role is perfect for someone experienced in penetration testing across networks, systems, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments, who can identify vulnerabilities, simulate attacks, and deliver actionable remediation advice. Youll work in a compliance-driven, high … security environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organizations security posture. What Youll Do Conduct full-scope penetration tests on applications, APIs, internal infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Identify and exploit security flaws: insecure authentication, authorization bypass, input validation issues, cloud misconfigurations, AD misuse, etc. Perform internal/external network testing, AD … enumeration, privilege escalation. Automate security testing where possible, integrating IaC and ServiceNow workflows. Simulate real-world attacks using the same techniques and tools as malicious actors. Produce detailed, actionable reports with executive summaries and technical findings. Collaborate with development, cloud, and infrastructure teams on remediation. Keep up to date with latest vulnerabilities, exploit techniques, and pentesting tools. Essential Skills More ❯

reports and alerts. Security Audits: Perform regular audits to ensure that systems and networks are operating securely. Security Tools Implementation: Implement security tools to enhance network and system security. Penetration Testing: Work with 3rd Parties to conduct penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in the system. Stay Updated: Stay updated on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies … prospects available. The recruitment process. Adverts will close on Sunday 12th October (we will extend should this be required) Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to complete online testing from 13th October to be completed by 15th October. Video interviews will be completed by our Talent Acquisition Partner on 17th October. Face to face interviews will take place More ❯

apps that sync with the client's hardware devices Drive DevOps best practices across CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment Design and maintain a cybersecurity-first architecture, including penetration testing Optimise an Azure-based infrastructure for high availability and cost efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful new features Shape the design of future products … Tech Stack Web: ASP.NET Core, C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS PC: C#, XAML, USB-MTP Mobile: Cordova (iOS & Android) Cloud: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing Security: Secure coding, authentication, penetration testing Hardware: Industry-leading devices, digitally integrated What They are Looking For KO2's client is seeking a creative, forward-thinking developer More ❯

apps that sync with the client's hardware devices Drive DevOps best practices across CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment Design and maintain a cybersecurity-first architecture, including penetration testing Optimise an Azure-based infrastructure for high availability and cost efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful new features Shape the design of future products … Tech Stack Web: ASP.NET Core, C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS PC: C#, XAML, USB-MTP Mobile: Cordova (iOS & Android) Cloud: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing Security: Secure coding, authentication, penetration testing Hardware: Industry-leading devices, digitally integrated What They are Looking For KO2's client is seeking a creative, forward-thinking developer More ❯

apps that sync with the client's hardware devices Drive DevOps best practices across CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment Design and maintain a cybersecurity-first architecture, including penetration testing Optimise an Azure-based infrastructure for high availability and cost efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful new features Shape the design of future products … Tech Stack Web: ASP.NET Core, C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS PC: C#, XAML, USB-MTP Mobile: Cordova (iOS & Android) Cloud: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing Security: Secure coding, authentication, penetration testing Hardware: Industry-leading devices, digitally integrated What They are Looking For KO2's client is seeking a creative, forward-thinking developer More ❯

Why join Dionach by Nomios? Since being acquired by Nomios in late 2024, Dionach by Nomios has continued its dynamic growth as a leading information security company. Specializing in penetration testing and information assurance services, we offer an incredible opportunity to be part of an experienced team, build your skills, and grow professionally. Dionach by Nomios holds impressive … environment for all our employees. If you require accommodations during the application process, let us know, and we'll work to meet your needs. What You'll Do • Conduct penetration tests across various environments, including web applications, APIs, Cloud, and network infrastructure. • Issue detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations for remediation. • Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights … engagements, as needed. What We're Looking For • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CREST CRT, CREST CCT, OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, or equivalent level. • Experience: At least two years in penetration testing, covering network, web, and internal tests and customer engagements. • Tools: Proficiency with tools like Burpsuite Pro, Nessus, and other industry standards. • Communication: Strong verbal and written skills More ❯

security architecture and assurance to OFFICIAL and above classifications. Provide specialist advice and knowledge of Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) cloud-based security architectures. Define and lead external security testing (e.g ITHC) of solutions on the public cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), cloud native platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Formulate HMG Information Assurance Risk … across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Serverless architectures Implementing Information Security and Privacy Standards and Frameworks (e.g. ISO 27k, NIST800-53, CIS, GDPR) Leading security working groups and external security testing (ITHC, Penetration Testing, etc) of cloud solutions at high HMG classification levels (OFFICIAL required, SECRET desirable) or equivalent in other industries Designing & delivering secure systems & tooling: Working … and principles Working within environments utilising DevOps, DevSecOps, SRE, CI/CD, Infrastructure & Security as Code (Docker, Git, Terraform) Managing technical assessments of security related technologies, vulnerability assessments and penetration tools and techniques Enabling & informing risk-based decisions: Working with higher impact or more complex risks, advising on the impact and whether this is within risk tolerance Understanding and More ❯

Penetration Tester (SC Cleared) Location: Wokingham - Hybrid working (50/50 split) Contract Duration: Until 26/12/2025 initially - with a view to extend Daily Rate: £525/day Inside IR35 - Candidates will need to work through an Umbrella Company Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join a … team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, engaging in high-impact security assessments across various platforms and environments. Key Responsibilities: Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities, delivering detailed risk assessments Design and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Work closely … on emerging threats, tools, and techniques Support internal security awareness training and initiatives Contribute to the development of security policies and best practices Required Skills & Experience: Strong background in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring systems Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap More ❯

Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa 400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year. Key Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated … penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends Assist in … security awareness training and internal education efforts Contribute to security policies and best practices development Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell More ❯

Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year. Key Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated … penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends Assist in … security awareness training and internal education efforts Contribute to security policies and best practices development Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell More ❯

Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year. Key Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated … penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends Assist in … security awareness training and internal education efforts Contribute to security policies and best practices development Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell More ❯

knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies Operating Systems: Advanced hardening expertise for Windows, Linux, and Unix environments Encryption: Familiarity with encryption protocols and technologies Penetration Testing: Ability to assess and interpret penetration test results to guide remediation Security Tools: Hands-on with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, UTM, and honeypots. Cloud Security: Understanding of More ❯

Penetration Tester - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: Till end of December 2025 with an extension thereafter Location: 2-3 days in Wokingham, 2-3 days remote working. Rate: £459 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms. Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk … latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends. Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts. Contribute to security policies and best practices development. Key Skills Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming. Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring. Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali More ❯