Senior Penetration Testing Consultant

Hamilton Barnes 🌳 β€’ United Kingdom
Remote
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AI Summary

Lead high-impact security engagements, challenge complex environments, and help organisations strengthen their defences against real-world threats. Deliver advanced penetration testing across networks, applications, and specialised systems. Collaborate with blue teams and wider security functions to improve overall security posture.

Key Highlights
Lead complex security engagements
Deliver advanced penetration testing
Collaborate with blue teams
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver advanced penetration testing
Define project scope with clients
Mentor junior consultants
Produce clear, detailed technical reports
Research emerging threats
Technical Skills Required
Penetration testing Ethical hacking Security assessments CSTM CRT CTL OSCP Testing tools Frameworks Exploit development
Benefits & Perks
Β£45,000 - Β£50,000 salary
Fully remote working
Professional development and certification support
Collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture

Job Description


Location: UK – Remote

Penetration Tester

Are you passionate about offensive security and uncovering vulnerabilities before attackers do? We’re looking for a Penetration Testing Consultant to lead high-impact security engagements, challenge complex environments, and help organisations strengthen their defences against real-world threats.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning β€” while giving you the autonomy to lead projects and influence client security strategy.


πŸ” What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and deliver advanced penetration testing across networks, applications, and specialised systems
  • Define project scope with clients and provide expert guidance throughout engagements
  • Mentor junior consultants and review work to maintain the highest quality standards
  • Produce clear, detailed technical reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Research emerging threats, tools, and methodologies to enhance testing capabilities
  • Collaborate with blue teams and wider security functions to improve overall security posture
  • Support project delivery to ensure engagements are completed on time and to a high standard


βœ… What we’re looking for

  • Extensive hands-on experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and security assessments
  • Certifications such as CSTM, CRT, CTL, OSCP (or equivalent)
  • Strong expertise with testing tools, frameworks, and exploit development
  • Proven ability to lead engagements and mentor others
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity technologies, risk assessment, and adversarial techniques


πŸš€ What’s in it for you

  • Lead complex, high-profile security engagements across diverse industries
  • Direct client interaction and the chance to shape real security outcomes
  • Fully remote working (with occasional on-site client visits)
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture with clear progression opportunities


πŸ’· Salary

Β£45,000 – Β£50,000


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