Lead Pentester
We are seeking an experienced Lead Pentester to guide and deliver high-quality penetration testing and offensive security engagements across web applications, APIs, mobile platforms, cloud environments, networks, and infrastructure. You will lead assessments from scoping and threat modelling through testing, evidence collection, reporting, and client readouts. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, requiring you to set testing standards, review findings, mentor consultants, and ensure all engagements are delivered to a consistently high professional standard.
Your responsibilities will include developing test plans and attack scenarios, identifying and validating vulnerabilities, assessing business impact, and producing clear, actionable reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and client teams, communicate risks and remediation priorities, and support retesting activities. You will also contribute to improving methodologies, tooling, automation, quality assurance processes, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. Where appropriate, you may assist with proposals, technical scoping, presentations, and the development of new offensive security services.
Applicants should have substantial professional penetration testing experience and a strong understanding of common application, network, cloud, identity, and operating-system vulnerabilities. Practical expertise with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, scripting languages, and cloud security platforms is expected, alongside the ability to perform manual testing beyond automated scanner results. Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, CREST, or equivalent experience are desirable. You should be confident leading projects, coaching others, managing competing priorities, and explaining complex security issues clearly. Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgement, curiosity, and a methodical approach are essential. Experience with recognised testing standards and frameworks, including OWASP, PTES, and NIST, would be advantageous.
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