Are you ready to take the lead in offensive security?
Join a multi award winning cybersecurity provider recognised for delivering world class managed security services, CREST accredited penetration testing, and cutting edge cyber defence strategies. With a proven track record of helping organisations strengthen their security posture and stay ahead of evolving threats, the team has become a trusted partner for enterprises across highly regulated industries, including finance, government, and critical infrastructure. The team is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to own and elevate its offensive security program. In this fully remote, outside IR35 contract role, the position involves defining and executing end to end infrastructure and web app testing strategies, mentoring a team of testers, collaborating with architects and engineers on remediation, and continuously refining methodologies to counter emerging threats.
Looking for a role where leadership meets technical depth? Apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Define & Lead Testing Strategy - Architect, plan and oversee end-to-end penetration tests for infrastructure and web applications, ensuring coverage of critical assets and compliance requirements
- Advanced Assessment & Analysis - Personally conduct deep-dive tests on high-risk systems, interpret results, and translate findings into clear, actionable remediation roadmaps
- Continuous Improvement - Keep our offensive security playbook current -evaluate new tools, techniques and threat intelligence, and introduce enhancements to testing frameworks
- Stakeholder Collaboration - Engage senior engineers, architects and risk teams to align on security priorities, drive remediation projects, and validate fixes.
Requirements:
- Extensive Pen-Test Experience - 5+ years leading infrastructure and web-app penetration tests, with proven track record on large-scale environments.
- Security Strategy Acumen - Deep understanding of security architecture, network protocols, cloud and on-prem systems, and the ability to translate risk into technical controls.
- Tooling & Techniques Mastery - Expert use of industry-standard tools (eg Burp, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike) as well as custom Scripting for vulnerability discovery.
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- Up to £450 Per Day (Outside IR35)