Senior Penetration Testing Consultant

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We are seeking a Senior Penetration Testing Consultant to lead and deliver high-quality security assessments across complex technical environments. You will work with clients and internal stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, assess business risk, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen security resilience. The role will involve planning and scoping engagements, defining testing methodologies, managing timelines, and presenting clear findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Your responsibilities will include conducting penetration tests across web applications, APIs, mobile applications, networks, cloud platforms, wireless environments and infrastructure. You will perform reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, exploitation and post-exploitation activities using a combination of commercial tools, open-source frameworks and bespoke scripts. You will produce accurate, well-structured reports that explain technical weaknesses, business impact, evidence and prioritised remediation steps. You will also support quality assurance, peer reviews, client workshops and the development of testing approaches, tools and reusable methodologies. As a senior member of the team, you may mentor consultants, lead delivery activities and contribute to proposals, scoping discussions and service improvement initiatives.

Applicants should have substantial professional experience in penetration testing, red teaming or a closely related offensive security role, together with a strong understanding of common attack techniques, defensive controls and secure development practices. Practical experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit and relevant cloud security tooling is expected, alongside the ability to script in languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash. Industry-recognised certifications such as OSCP, CREST, GXPN, GPEN or equivalent are desirable. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical ability, sound professional judgement and the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with others. A commitment to ethical conduct, continual learning and delivering consistently high standards is essential.

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Added 26/08/2026
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Senior Penetration Testing Consultant

London, England, United Kingdom Permanent Penetration Tester

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