Penetration Tester (CHECK Team Leader)

Pentest People is a UK-based security consultancy specialising in providing Penetration Testing as a Service to all its clients. Our innovative approach to security testing merges the benefits of consultant-led penetration testing with ongoing vulnerability assurance through our advanced SecurePortal. This provides clients with a continuous, living threat management system throughout the duration of the contract, rather than a single point-in-time assessment.

We are hiring a CTL to lead our Penetration testing team. The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Registration at the Principal or Chartered level with UK Security Council, possess certifications such as CSTL Inf or CCT Inf.

As a CTL Penetration Tester specialising in Infrastructure testing, you will conduct thorough and formal penetration testing assessments, delivering detailed written reports that meet industry standards and deadlines. You will also assist with pre-engagement activities such as scoping projects and drafting proposals. Additionally, you will research vulnerabilities in infrastructure and applications, adhere to responsible disclosure practices, and share your findings with the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a team of Penetration testers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Lead and oversee complex infrastructure penetration tests ensuring that are conducted thoroughly and in accordance with project requirements.
• Review past reports to provide long term mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of security assessments, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements.
• Develop and implement training programmes to enhance team members skills.
• Serving as the technical authority on testing engagements.
• Conduct complex security assessments, including network, application and infrastructure testing.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports detailing findings, risks, and recommended remediation strategies to clients, including assisting with proposal writing and scoping.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with relevant legal, regulatory and ethical standards.
• Review and validate the work of team members to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

About you:

• 3 years of experience in CTL infrastructure penetration testing, along with expertise in various other types of assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop a team of security professionals.
• Hold a Principal or chartered level registration with the UK Cyber Security Council.
• Posses certifications such as CSTL or CCT Infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in conducting a variety of security assessments.
• High levels of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
• Security clearance is mandatory.

While this role is advertised as remote, it will require occasional visits to client sites and the office as needed. Candidates must be based in the UK and have the right to work, as we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@pentestpeople.com

We understand that job descriptions offer only a glimpse of the role. For more details, please feel free to reach out or apply, and we will be happy to provide additional information. Pentest People is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.