Penetration Tester

About the Role

Our client, a growing cybersecurity consultancy, is seeking a CHECK certified Penetration Tester to join their growing security team. This is an exciting opportunity to work fully remotely on high-profile engagements, delivering CHECK-compliant penetration tests for public and private sector clients.

• Deliver CHECK-compliant penetration testing across internal and external networks, applications, and infrastructure
• Conduct scoping, planning, and execution of penetration tests
• Produce clear, accurate, and actionable reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Communicate findings and support remediation efforts
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, exploits, and attack techniques
• Ensure all engagements adhere to ethical and quality standards

• Current CHECK Team Member (CTM) certification
• Commercial penetration testing experience
• Strong understanding of networking and protocols (TCP/IP, common services), web application security (OWASP Top 10), and Linux and Windows environments
• Experience with common testing tools (Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit)
• Excellent written communication and reporting skills
• Right to work in the UK

• Additional certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, CREST CRT/CCT, CPSA)
• Cloud security testing experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Red teaming or adversary simulation experience
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, Bash, Power Shell)

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Fully remote working – work from anywhere in the UK
• Paid certification renewals and professional development budget
• Exposure to high-profile engagements across public and private sectors
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional team culture