Senior Penetration Tester
We are seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to identify, assess, and help remediate security vulnerabilities across complex technology environments. In this role, you will plan and deliver penetration tests against web applications, APIs, mobile applications, networks, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and wireless systems. You will define testing objectives and scope, select appropriate methodologies, conduct manual and automated assessments, and safely validate vulnerabilities while minimising operational impact. You will also support threat modelling, security reviews, red team activities, and bespoke assessments based on emerging attack techniques.
You will produce clear, accurate, and commercially focused reports that explain technical findings, business impact, evidence, risk ratings, and practical remediation recommendations. The role involves presenting results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping development and engineering teams understand and resolve identified weaknesses, and performing follow-up validation where required. You will contribute to improving testing standards, tools, playbooks, and internal security practices, while mentoring less experienced testers and helping maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct.
Applicants should have substantial professional penetration testing experience and a strong understanding of application, infrastructure, network, cloud, and operating system security. Experience with common tools and frameworks, including Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and recognised penetration testing methodologies, is expected. Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CREST, or equivalent qualifications are desirable. You should be comfortable scripting in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, and able to demonstrate strong knowledge of authentication, privilege escalation, exploitation, secure development, and defensive controls. Excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgement, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage multiple assessments independently are essential.
Senior Penetration Tester
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