The Opportunity
An established national professional services group is building a new cyber security offering with ambitious plans for growth. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage, helping to establish a credible penetration-testing capability while benefiting from an extensive national client base and established routes to market.
As Senior Penetration Tester, you will provide the senior technical capability needed to develop and scale the organisation’s penetration-testing service. You will remain hands-on with complex assignments while shaping delivery standards, supporting junior colleagues and building trusted relationships with clients.
The firm operates a hybrid working basis, where you will be expected to be onsite on a weekly basis, with occasional national travel to clients.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering infrastructure penetration tests and selected web application assessments.
- Leading more complex technical engagements from scoping through to reporting.
- Providing technical oversight and quality assurance for Cyber Essentials Plus testing.
- Coaching and supporting colleagues developing their penetration-testing expertise.
- Helping define methodologies, working practices and quality standards.
- Engaging directly with clients and contributing to technical pre-sales discussions.
- Supporting the wider development of the penetration-testing proposition.
The Person
You will be an experienced, hands-on penetration tester who is comfortable joining a developing practice rather than an established consultancy environment.
You are likely to bring:
- Strong infrastructure penetration-testing experience.
- Some exposure to web application testing.
- The professional standing required to oversee Cyber Essentials Plus activity.
- Relevant industry certification, or a willingness to achieve CREST certification.
- The ability to produce clear, commercially focused technical reports.
- Confidence engaging with clients and supporting less experienced colleagues.
- A collaborative mindset and an interest in shaping how a growing service develops.
Higher-level certifications such as OSCP or CHECK Team Leader/Member would be welcomed but are not essential.
Senior Penetration Tester in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
