Lead Ethical Hacking Penetration Tester
Listed on 2026-09-14
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Salary: £57,515 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type:
Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Join our Ethical Hacking Services team and play a pivotal role in protecting critical digital services. You'll provide expert cyber security assurance, lead penetration testing and vulnerability management activities, and help ensure our systems remain resilient against current and emerging threats. You'll also have the opportunity to influence security strategy, develop talent and contribute to cyber security best practice across government.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Lead and act as a subject matter expert for penetration testing, ethical hacking and vulnerability management services.
- Design, deliver and oversee programmes of penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and IT health checks across applications, infrastructure and networks.
- Identify, analyse and assess vulnerabilities, ensuring risks are prioritised using a risk-based approach.
- Provide clear reporting and recommendations to support remediation and security improvement activities.
Alongside your salary of £57,515, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £16,662 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
- Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme
- Digital communities with clear career frameworks
- On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Leading penetration testing and ethical hacking activities within complex enterprise environments.
- Designing and delivering vulnerability management and security testing programmes.
- Assessing and communicating cyber security risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Influencing senior stakeholders and driving remediation activity.
- Leading, coaching and developing teams.
- Working with security standards, frameworks and industry best practice.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 13th September 2026
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