Cyber Security Consultant - Penetration Tester

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

• Strong experience delivering highly technical security testing independently and as part of a team.
• 4+ years experience working commercially in Cyber Security.
• A questioning mindset and the confidence to challenge assumptions and explore new approaches.
• A creative, tenacious approach to solving complex technical problems.
• Strong technical knowledge across areas such as operating systems, networks, cloud and web applications.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Experience working with commercial teams to understand and scope client requirements.
• Experience managing and resolving issues with senior client stakeholders.
• An understanding of relevant cyber security compliance and regulatory requirements.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage your workload effectively and remain productive between assignments.
• A degree in a business, IT or related discipline is desirable.
• CREST CRT or CHECK Team Member certification would be useful, but isnt essential.
• Offensive Security OSCP, OSEP or OSWP, Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO), Microsoft AZ-500, or AWS Security Specialty would be welcome.

• Leading client-facing projects from initial engagement through to successful completion.
• Delivering a range of penetration testing services, with the opportunity to develop and specialise in areas of particular interest.
• Working as part of a team on larger and more complex engagements, taking ownership of your areas of responsibility.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and acting as a key interface between us and our teams.
• Understanding client security requirements and supporting the scoping of new business opportunities.
• Working closely with account managers and commercial teams to develop and shape client solutions.
• Producing clear, accurate and high-quality technical reports and presentations.

• AWS
• Cloud
• Security
• Web

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We are one of the UKs leading MSSPs and we are looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to join our team due to continued growth. This is a remote UK-based role with a salary of £65,000 per annum plus benefits. You will work alongside experienced cyber security and penetration testing specialists, supporting a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors. We offer a collaborative culture where knowledge sharing, continuous learning and innovation are encouraged.

last updated 36 week of 2026