Cyber Security Consultant - Penetration Tester

Cyber Security Consultant — Penetration Tester

Location: UK Based - Remote

£65,000 per annum plus benefits

Our client, one of the UK’s leading MSSP’S, are looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to join their team due to continued growth. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security and penetration testing specialists, supporting a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors.

You’ll be part of a collaborative culture where knowledge sharing, continuous learning and innovation are encouraged

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong consultancy and client-facing skills. You’ll take ownership of penetration testing engagements, working independently on projects as well as collaborating with colleagues on larger assignments.

Core Responsibilities

• 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 the company and their 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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.

Certifications

• CREST CRT or CHECK Team Member certification would be useful, but isn’t essential.

We’d also welcome experience or certifications such as:

• Offensive Security OSCP, OSEP or OSWP

• Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)

• Microsoft AZ-500

• AWS Security Specialty

• We’re particularly interested in the skills and experience you bring, so don’t be put off if you don’t hold every certification listed