Penetration Tester in Portsmouth

Job description

Title: Senior Penetration Testing Consultant

Salary: Up to £50,000

Hybrid working (1 day per quarter in the office)

Summary:

A Senior Penetration Testing Consultant is responsible for leading and conducting advanced penetration tests across networks, applications, and infrastructure. This remote-first role involves defining scopes with clients, executing technical assessments, and delivering detailed reports with remediation guidance. The position requires strong technical leadership, mentoring junior testers, and staying ahead of emerging cyber threats through research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Engage with clients to define testing objectives and provide expert consultancy.
• Lead junior testers, review reports, and ensure technical accuracy.
• Deliver clear, comprehensive documentation and present findings to clients.
• Innovate and contribute to new tools, methodologies, and red team capabilities.
• Collaborate across security teams and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support project delivery and manage multiple testing engagements.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CRT, CSTM, or equivalent.
• Must hold Check Team Member (CTM) status
• Proficiency with offensive security tools and techniques.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Unfortunately this client is unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English