Lead Penetration Tester

Bristol
3 weeks ago
Create job alert

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Lead Penetration Tester who will be working as part of a testing team undertaking CHECK and non-CHECK security testing works for customers. Day-to-day, you’ll undertake a variety of work as part of a testing team acting in a leadership capacity as an infrastructure CHECK team leader.   
Salary: £75k- £85k per annum + benefits
Location: Malvern or Bristol- hybrid (4 days per week onsite; 1-day WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: 12 months
Requirements:  sole Uk nationals eligible for SC (dual nationals cannot apply)
  
Your responsibilities will include:

Undertaking CHECK and non-CHECK security testing
Travelling to client sites to carry out security testing engagements
Performing research and development of new attack techniques that support and enhance the Company’s security testing capability
Developing junior colleagues and operating with integrity and collaboration within the team
Proposing mitigations for identified vulnerabilities and writing reports of security testing engagements for customers including signing off reports
Scoping, estimating and bidding customer engagements as required and directed   
Essential experience:

The ability to be able to document, create and sign off test reports
A Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security and common operating systems
Previous experience delivering security testing services as a qualified (CREST or Cyber Scheme) tester
NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT-INF or CSTL-INF)
A strong understanding of relevant laws and legal frameworks for security testing   
Essential qualifications:

CCT-INF or CSTL-INF   
Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Lead Penetration Tester

Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm

Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm

Lead Cybersecurity Incident Responder - GIAC, IR, Cyber

Product Security Engineering Lead

Senior Information Security Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Neurodiversity in Cloud Computing Careers: Turning Different Thinking into a Superpower

Cloud computing sits at the heart of modern tech. Almost every digital product runs on someone’s cloud platform – from banking apps & streaming services to AI tools & online shops. Behind those platforms are teams of cloud engineers, architects, SREs, security specialists & more. These roles demand problem-solvers who can think in systems, spot patterns, stay calm under pressure & imagine better ways to build & run infrastructure. That makes cloud computing a natural fit for many neurodivergent people – including those with ADHD, autism & dyslexia. If you are neurodivergent & considering a cloud career, you might have heard messages like “you’re too distracted for engineering”, “too literal for stakeholder work” or “too disorganised for operations”. In reality, many traits that come with ADHD, autism & dyslexia are exactly what cloud teams need. This guide is written for cloud computing job seekers in the UK. We will cover: What neurodiversity means in a cloud context How ADHD, autism & dyslexia strengths map to cloud roles Practical workplace adjustments you can ask for under UK law How to talk about neurodivergence in applications & interviews By the end, you should have a clearer sense of where you might thrive in cloud computing – & how to turn “different thinking” into a professional superpower.

Cloud Computing Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the cloud computing jobs market in the UK is shifting again. The era of “lift & shift everything to the cloud” is giving way to a more mature, cost-conscious & security-focused phase. Many organisations are tightening budgets, some are rationalising cloud spend, yet demand for strong cloud talent remains high – especially around multi-cloud, FinOps, cloud security, data platforms & AI on cloud. Vendors are racing to integrate generative AI into their offerings, enterprises are modernising legacy estates, & regulators are asking tougher questions about resilience, sovereignty & risk. At the same time, some roles are being automated or commoditised, & the bar for cloud roles keeps rising. Whether you are a cloud job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building cloud teams, understanding the key cloud computing hiring trends for 2026 will help you stay ahead.

Cloud Computing Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK cloud hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise platform reliability, cost control (FinOps), defence-in-depth security, automation via IaC, high-availability design, and measurable business impact. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for platform engineers, SREs, cloud security engineers, DevOps, solutions architects, FinOps practitioners & data/AI platform engineers. Who this is for: Cloud/platform engineers, SREs, DevOps, cloud security, FinOps, network engineers, solutions/enterprise architects, data/ML platform engineers, observability engineers & cloud product managers targeting roles in the UK.