Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm

Penetration Testing Team Leader

Ready to take the next step in your penetration testing career and lead a high‑performing team at a respected, fast‑growing cybersecurity consultancy? This is your opportunity to join a CREST‑certified organisation committed to excellence, innovation and integrity.

Role Overview

Penetration Testing Team Leader – Remote with travel to client sites and occasional meetings in London, UK or Channel Islands.
Salary: Up to £95,000 DOE + benefits.
Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday.
Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays + service‑based extra days, 6% contributory pension, structured career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve and develop penetration testing methodologies, guide project scoping and execution, establish new testing services, and shape the future direction of the testing function with senior management.
• Deliver high‑quality penetration tests across infrastructure, applications (including APIs and mobile apps), wireless, segmentation and breakout scenarios, and cloud security assessments.
• Work with client teams to research vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors, plan assessments, and support clients during ongoing incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, unauthorised host discovery exercises, analyse findings, and translate results into actionable technical and business‑risk recommendations.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports and create internal documentation, tooling, threat libraries, methodologies, and policies to ensure consistent, informed, and meaningful testing outcomes.
• Provide technical pre‑sales support, contribute thought‑leadership content (papers, articles, online posts, marketing material), and identify business development opportunities.
• Mentor, coach, and help build the technical team, supporting their growth in knowledge, skills, and career development.

About You

• A driven, battle‑tested Team Leader, holding a current CHECK Team Leader qualification and proven senior‑level experience.
• Extensive, hands‑on penetration testing expertise backed by deep technical mastery.
• Fluent in a wide arsenal of security testing tools, using the right tech for maximum impact.
• Up‑to‑date, cutting‑edge understanding of modern technologies, threats, and security trends.
• Well‑versed in key industry bodies, frameworks, and security standards.
• Strong ability to translate vulnerabilities into real‑world business risk, paired with standout reporting and client presentation skills.
• Proven track record in growing and developing technical teams, including reviews, appraisals, training plans, and long‑term career progression.
• A credible, personable communicator who builds trust with clients, peers, and technical teams alike.
• Self‑starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and driving outcomes.
• Genuinely passionate about penetration testing and nurturing teams across all skill levels.
• Eligible to work in the UK and obtain Government clearance (ILR is required; we are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship).

About Us

We are a specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and experts at understanding information security risks, creating appropriate security solutions, and protecting clients from a range of security threats. We hold a CREST certification and offer certification services for PCI‑DSS and Cyber Essentials / Essentials Plus.

Services We Offer

• Security consulting across governance, risk, compliance and standards alignment.
• Security architecture for cloud and infrastructure.
• Detection and response.
• Fractional heads and virtual support.
• NCSC Assurance service provider for Cyber Essentials and a Certifying Body.
• Security auditing across ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials.
• Training and awareness.

Apply Today

Apply now and take the lead in a role that will challenge, inspire, and reward you.

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