Penetration Testing Lead
We are seeking an experienced Penetration Testing Lead to drive the delivery of high-quality offensive security assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, networks and emerging technologies. You will lead engagements from scoping and planning through to execution, reporting and remediation validation, ensuring that testing is technically rigorous, risk-focused and aligned with recognised industry standards. The role will involve working closely with security, engineering, technology and business stakeholders to identify meaningful vulnerabilities and translate technical findings into clear, actionable business risk.
Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring penetration testers, allocating work, reviewing methodologies and ensuring consistent quality across all engagements. You will conduct and oversee manual and automated testing, develop realistic attack scenarios, assess complex environments and provide practical recommendations. You will also produce and quality-assure detailed reports for both technical and senior audiences, present findings to stakeholders, support remediation planning and track issues through to closure. The role will contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, tooling, threat models and security assurance capabilities, while helping to define appropriate testing strategies for new platforms and services.
Applicants should have substantial hands-on penetration testing experience and a strong understanding of common attack techniques, vulnerability management and secure design principles. Experience across web and mobile applications, APIs, internal and external infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity services and social engineering is highly desirable. Relevant professional certifications such as OSCP, CREST, OSWE, OSEP or equivalent experience are advantageous. You should be confident leading technical discussions, coaching colleagues and communicating complex issues clearly to varied audiences. Strong analytical, written and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, discretion and ethical conduct.
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