Lead Ethical Hacking Penetration Tester
We are seeking a Lead Ethical Hacking Penetration Tester to direct and deliver high-quality security assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, and emerging technologies. This role will lead engagements from scoping and rules of engagement through testing, risk analysis, reporting, and remediation validation. You will apply a broad range of manual and automated techniques to identify vulnerabilities, demonstrate realistic attack paths, and provide clear, practical guidance that helps teams strengthen their security posture.
Key responsibilities include planning and leading penetration tests, red team exercises, web and mobile application assessments, internal and external infrastructure reviews, API testing, wireless assessments, and social engineering engagements where authorised. You will oversee the safe use of testing tools and frameworks, maintain accurate evidence and documentation, and produce technically detailed reports for security and engineering audiences. You will present findings to senior stakeholders, explain business impact and exploitability, support remediation discussions, and mentor junior testers through coaching, peer review, and knowledge sharing. You will also contribute to improving methodologies, playbooks, testing standards, and the quality of security deliverables.
Applicants should have substantial hands-on experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking, with a strong understanding of common attack techniques, vulnerability management, secure architecture, and industry frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK. Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript is desirable, as is practical knowledge of cloud platforms, Active Directory, container environments, CI/CD pipelines, and modern authentication technologies. Relevant professional certifications, such as OSCP, CREST, CRTO, GXPN, or equivalent experience, are advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical ability, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to responsible, authorised testing are essential.
Lead Ethical Hacking Penetration Tester
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