Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm

Penetration Testing Team Leader – Growing Cybersecurity Firm

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: Remote with travel to client sites and occasional meetings in London, UK or Channel Islands.

Compensation: Up to £95,000 DOE plus benefits.

Benefits: 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and additional days based on service, 6% contributory pension and career progression opportunities.

Hours: 09:00 am to 17:30 pm Monday – Friday.

Development opportunity: Career progression to lead a growing team of penetration testers.

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, wireless, segmentation, breakout scenarios, and cloud security assessments.
• Work with client teams to research vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors, plan assessments accordingly, and support clients during ongoing incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, unauthorized 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 presales support, contribute thought‑leadership content, and identify business development opportunities.
• Mentor, coach and help build the technical team, supporting their growth in knowledge, skills and career development.

About You

• Current CHECK Team Lead qualification and proven senior‑level experience.
• Extensive, hands‑on penetration testing expertise with deep technical mastery.
• Fluent in a wide arsenal of security testing tools.
• 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.
• Credible, personable communicator who builds trust with clients, peers and technical teams.
• Self‑starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and driving outcomes.
• Passionate about penetration testing and nurturing teams across all skill levels.
• Eligible to work in the UK and obtain Government clearance (ILR is required; not offering sponsorship).

About Us

We are a specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy, CREST certified, offering services including security consulting, penetration testing, security architecture for cloud and infrastructure, detection and response, fractional heads and virtual support, NCSC Assurance service provider, security auditing across ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, and training and awareness.

How to Apply

Apply now to lead a role that will challenge, inspire and reward you.