Penetration Tester Position Description CGI Cyber Security Team in the UK is one of the largest Cyber consultancies in the UK with around 300 members. The UK Cyber team works across a variety of domains including: Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Utilities, Banking and Financial Services and Many more. At CGI you will get the opportunity to work across a number of domains and work in all areas of Cyber Security allowing you to grow and develop your career. We offer full 360-degree services to our clients from initial consulting on a range of areas including Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Accreditations (ISO27001, GDPR), GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Security Architecture Design and Build (technical and Non-technical), Incident Response, Protective Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing and much more. We take clients through a journey to improve their overall security posture and maturity to ensure they feel reassured in the Security control, measures and systems we have put in place in line with their requirements. At CGI training and development is very important not only do we give you training to keep you up to date with the latest trends within an ever-changing landscape, but we also combine that training with your career ambitions, so we support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities An opportunity for an experienced penetration testers has become available due to growth, joining the CGI Cyber Security business unit, one of the largest groups of cyber security specialists in the UK. CGI has a long established reputation in this area, undertaking rigorous testing for a variety of commercial and public sector clients for over 30 years. Experience of the assessment of bespoke applications, cloud technologies and mobile applications (on diverse mobile platforms) would be of an advantage. You would join our established team of penetration testers with the possibility of progressing to team leader or principal tester positions. You would be able to work flexibly, undertaking work at home and at client sites across the UK. Required qualifications to be successful in this role - CHECK Team Leader (CTL) - CHECK Team Member (CTM) - CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) - CREST Certified Tester (CCT). Sometimes known as CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester (CCT Inf) or CREST Certified Web Application Tester (CCT App) - Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL) - TigerScheme Qualified Security Team Leader (QSTL) - Crest Registered Tester (CRT) - Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) - TigerScheme Qualified Security Team Member (QSTM) - CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) - Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Penetration Tester Position Description CGI Cyber Security Team in the UK is one of the largest Cyber consultancies in the UK with around 300 members. The UK Cyber team works across a variety of domains including: Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Utilities, Banking and Financial Services and Many more. At CGI you will get the opportunity to work across a number of domains and work in all areas of Cyber Security allowing you to grow and develop your career. We offer full 360-degree services to our clients from initial consulting on a range of areas including Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Accreditations (ISO27001, GDPR), GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Security Architecture Design and Build (technical and Non-technical), Incident Response, Protective Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing and much more. We take clients through a journey to improve their overall security posture and maturity to ensure they feel reassured in the Security control, measures and systems we have put in place in line with their requirements. At CGI training and development is very important not only do we give you training to keep you up to date with the latest trends within an ever-changing landscape, but we also combine that training with your career ambitions, so we support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities An opportunity for an experienced penetration testers has become available due to growth, joining the CGI Cyber Security business unit, one of the largest groups of cyber security specialists in the UK. CGI has a long established reputation in this area, undertaking rigorous testing for a variety of commercial and public sector clients for over 30 years. Experience of the assessment of bespoke applications, cloud technologies and mobile applications (on diverse mobile platforms) would be of an advantage. You would join our established team of penetration testers with the possibility of progressing to team leader or principal tester positions. You would be able to work flexibly, undertaking work at home and at client sites across the UK. Required qualifications to be successful in this role - CHECK Team Leader (CTL) - CHECK Team Member (CTM) - CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) - CREST Certified Tester (CCT). Sometimes known as CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester (CCT Inf) or CREST Certified Web Application Tester (CCT App) - Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL) - TigerScheme Qualified Security Team Leader (QSTL) - Crest Registered Tester (CRT) - Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) - TigerScheme Qualified Security Team Member (QSTM) - CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) - Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Red Team Operator / Penetration Tester (SC or DV Cleared) £550-600 p/d Ncounter is supporting a specialist Defence consultancy on two upcoming Red Team engagements within a major Defence programme. These are initial 3-month contracts, with a strong likelihood of extension, forming the first wave of a wider pipeline of similar work expected over the next 12 months click apply for full job details
Jan 16, 2026
Contractor
Red Team Operator / Penetration Tester (SC or DV Cleared) £550-600 p/d Ncounter is supporting a specialist Defence consultancy on two upcoming Red Team engagements within a major Defence programme. These are initial 3-month contracts, with a strong likelihood of extension, forming the first wave of a wider pipeline of similar work expected over the next 12 months click apply for full job details
CHECK Team Leader (CTL) or CHECK Team Member (CTM) Infrastructure PenTest, Penetration Testers - Cyber Security Testing required by our Public sector, government client. FULLY REMOTE with occasional client visits to Manchester, North West, or Newcastle upon-Tyne, North East. Outside of IR35- 650 pd - 12mths Contract Working in an SC Security Cleared environment, You will hold current SC Clearance or DV (Developed Vetting) or be eligible to undertake Security clearance Working within the Cyber Security Team, you will be responsible for Pen Testing as well as mentoring, knowledge transfer to team members. Skills/experience required:CSTL or CSTM-essential (NCSC) Previous experience of penetration testing public sector or critical national infrastructure (CNI) systems and networks. Azure,AWS On-prem Infrastructure Containers,Kubernetes Excellent communication skills, with previous coaching and training skills
Jan 15, 2026
Contractor
CHECK Team Leader (CTL) or CHECK Team Member (CTM) Infrastructure PenTest, Penetration Testers - Cyber Security Testing required by our Public sector, government client. FULLY REMOTE with occasional client visits to Manchester, North West, or Newcastle upon-Tyne, North East. Outside of IR35- 650 pd - 12mths Contract Working in an SC Security Cleared environment, You will hold current SC Clearance or DV (Developed Vetting) or be eligible to undertake Security clearance Working within the Cyber Security Team, you will be responsible for Pen Testing as well as mentoring, knowledge transfer to team members. Skills/experience required:CSTL or CSTM-essential (NCSC) Previous experience of penetration testing public sector or critical national infrastructure (CNI) systems and networks. Azure,AWS On-prem Infrastructure Containers,Kubernetes Excellent communication skills, with previous coaching and training skills
Role/Job Title:Pen Tester Work Location: Reading (3days) The Role We're looking for a Security Consultant / Senior Security Consultant with expertise in penetration testing. As part of our Cyber Security team, you shall perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing click apply for full job details
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Role/Job Title:Pen Tester Work Location: Reading (3days) The Role We're looking for a Security Consultant / Senior Security Consultant with expertise in penetration testing. As part of our Cyber Security team, you shall perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing click apply for full job details
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: UK - Mobile England Job-ID: 215877 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Cyber Security Life on the team Computacenter is growing our penetration testing capability and we are looking for an experienced penetration tester to support the delivery of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services to Computacenter and our customers delivered services. As a highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester, you will join our dynamic Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks through a variety of penetration testing methodologies. Your expertise will play a critical role in strengthening our security posture and safeguarding our valuable assets from cyber threats. We are keen to develop our own people and will look at individuals, you will be involved in so many business projects whilst working with passionate Cyber Security Professionals. If you are looking for a team that offers development and flexibility look no further and apply today What you'll do A highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in our systems, applications, and networks through various penetration testing methodologies. You will play a critical role in strengthening our security posture and protecting our valuable assets from cyber threats. You will: Conduct comprehensive penetration tests: Execute internal and external network penetration tests, web application penetration tests, mobile application penetration tests, API penetration tests, cloud security assessments, and social engineering simulations. Vulnerability identification and analysis: Research, identify, and exploit security vulnerabilities in a variety of systems and applications. Red/Purple/Blue Teaming: participate in exercises with the goal of increasing cyber resilience for both offensive and defensive. Reporting and documentation: Prepare detailed and professional penetration test reports, including executive summaries, technical findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations for remediation. Collaboration and communication: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to communicate findings, explain risks, and provide guidance on remediation strategies. Tooling and methodology enhancement: Continuously research and evaluate new penetration testing tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Security awareness: Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training for internal staff. Stay current: Keep abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and industry best practices. Threat modelling: Participate in threat modelling exercises to identify potential attack vectors and design flaws. Ad-hoc security testing: Perform ad-hoc security assessments and provide expert advice on security-related matters as needed. What you'll need OSCP, PNPT or equivalent certification At least three years' experience working full-time as a penetration tester on the following areas as a minimum: Infrastructure Active Directory networks Cloud security (Entra ID/Azure) IoT physical security / social engineering Ability to develop custom tools, or adapt existing tooling for the task at hand Demonstrable experience contributing to open-source tools Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. About us Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 20,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers' infrastructures. We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance. Interested in joining a company with a strong sense of community? We're growing. We're hiring. We encourage. We empower. We support.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: UK - Mobile England Job-ID: 215877 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Cyber Security Life on the team Computacenter is growing our penetration testing capability and we are looking for an experienced penetration tester to support the delivery of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services to Computacenter and our customers delivered services. As a highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester, you will join our dynamic Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks through a variety of penetration testing methodologies. Your expertise will play a critical role in strengthening our security posture and safeguarding our valuable assets from cyber threats. We are keen to develop our own people and will look at individuals, you will be involved in so many business projects whilst working with passionate Cyber Security Professionals. If you are looking for a team that offers development and flexibility look no further and apply today What you'll do A highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in our systems, applications, and networks through various penetration testing methodologies. You will play a critical role in strengthening our security posture and protecting our valuable assets from cyber threats. You will: Conduct comprehensive penetration tests: Execute internal and external network penetration tests, web application penetration tests, mobile application penetration tests, API penetration tests, cloud security assessments, and social engineering simulations. Vulnerability identification and analysis: Research, identify, and exploit security vulnerabilities in a variety of systems and applications. Red/Purple/Blue Teaming: participate in exercises with the goal of increasing cyber resilience for both offensive and defensive. Reporting and documentation: Prepare detailed and professional penetration test reports, including executive summaries, technical findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations for remediation. Collaboration and communication: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to communicate findings, explain risks, and provide guidance on remediation strategies. Tooling and methodology enhancement: Continuously research and evaluate new penetration testing tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Security awareness: Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training for internal staff. Stay current: Keep abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and industry best practices. Threat modelling: Participate in threat modelling exercises to identify potential attack vectors and design flaws. Ad-hoc security testing: Perform ad-hoc security assessments and provide expert advice on security-related matters as needed. What you'll need OSCP, PNPT or equivalent certification At least three years' experience working full-time as a penetration tester on the following areas as a minimum: Infrastructure Active Directory networks Cloud security (Entra ID/Azure) IoT physical security / social engineering Ability to develop custom tools, or adapt existing tooling for the task at hand Demonstrable experience contributing to open-source tools Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. About us Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 20,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers' infrastructures. We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance. Interested in joining a company with a strong sense of community? We're growing. We're hiring. We encourage. We empower. We support.
JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE) 35,000 - 45,000 Fully Remote (UK-based) Cybersecurity Scale-Up A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team. The Role: Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools (Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit) Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance Essential Requirements: UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience Strong understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts Exposure to or interest in PCI-DSS compliance testing Programming/scripting experience Genuine passion for security (CTFs, bug bounty, TryHackMe, personal projects) Desirable: Progress towards OSCP, CPENT, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ Experience with vulnerability scanning tools Understanding of PCI-DSS framework Company Culture: Graduate-focused team valuing technical depth and continuous learning Strong computer science fundamentals required Looking for mouldable candidates who demonstrate passion for technology beyond work hours Location: Fully remote within UK, optional hybrid working from London office
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE) 35,000 - 45,000 Fully Remote (UK-based) Cybersecurity Scale-Up A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team. The Role: Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools (Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit) Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance Essential Requirements: UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience Strong understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts Exposure to or interest in PCI-DSS compliance testing Programming/scripting experience Genuine passion for security (CTFs, bug bounty, TryHackMe, personal projects) Desirable: Progress towards OSCP, CPENT, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ Experience with vulnerability scanning tools Understanding of PCI-DSS framework Company Culture: Graduate-focused team valuing technical depth and continuous learning Strong computer science fundamentals required Looking for mouldable candidates who demonstrate passion for technology beyond work hours Location: Fully remote within UK, optional hybrid working from London office
A leading information security company in the UK is seeking an experienced penetration tester to conduct thorough tests across various environments, including web applications and network infrastructure. The role offers flexibility to work remotely or from offices in Oxford or Glasgow, and emphasizes professional growth through training and certification sponsorship. Candidates should have significant experience in penetration testing, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing customer security and fostering personal development.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
A leading information security company in the UK is seeking an experienced penetration tester to conduct thorough tests across various environments, including web applications and network infrastructure. The role offers flexibility to work remotely or from offices in Oxford or Glasgow, and emphasizes professional growth through training and certification sponsorship. Candidates should have significant experience in penetration testing, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing customer security and fostering personal development.
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 assignment until the end of the year click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Contractor
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 assignment until the end of the year click apply for full job details
