Senior / Lead Penetration Tester & Cyber Security Consultant
Remote, United Kingdom
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior / Lead Penetration Tester & Cyber Security Consultant to support security testing engagements across complex cloud, infrastructure and modern application environments.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on security professional with strong technical expertise across penetration testing, cloud security and containerised environments, including AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities across diverse technology stacks and providing practical recommendations to strengthen security. The role will also involve working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, with opportunities to lead engagements, share technical expertise and contribute to wider security assurance activities.
What we’re looking for:
Extensive experience delivering penetration testing engagements across complex IT environments
Strong hands-on experience testing cloud environments, particularly AWS and/or Azure
Practical experience assessing Docker, Kubernetes and containerised applications
Experience testing CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, network security and infrastructure vulnerabilities
Experience with web applications, APIs and traditional on-premises infrastructure
Ability to lead technical assessments, communicate findings and provide actionable remediation advice
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Check Team Lead (Must have CSTL or CTL) active certification
PriCSP
What makes this opportunity interesting?
Work on challenging security engagements across modern cloud-native environments
Assess complex infrastructure, containerisation and CI/CD technologies
Take ownership of penetration testing activities and technical delivery
Collaborate with experienced cyber security professionals and technical stakeholders
Apply your expertise to identify real-world vulnerabilities and improve security posture
Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote contract
Contract:
Outside IR35, long term initial contract
Working arrangement:
Fully remote
Location:
United Kingdom, Remote
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Lead Penetration Tester in London employer: Consult
At Consult, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our North America team is dedicated to professional growth, offering robust training and development opportunities while working in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the exciting MedTech sector.
