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Security Testing Consultant

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Job Title: Security Testing Consultant (Penetration Testing)
Location: London SE1 (with hybrid working available post-probation)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + benefits

Are you a skilled Penetration Tester looking to join a collaborative and mission-driven cyber security team? This Security Testing Consultant position offers the chance to deliver high-impact security assessments across web applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, mobile, and wireless systems.

You'll be part of a close-knit team delivering trusted security testing and advisory services for clients across various industries. If you're passionate about offensive security and want to contribute to Red Team activities while supporting junior team members, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Conduct web and mobile application assessments, plus API, infrastructure, and cloud penetration tests.

Deliver high-quality technical reports and confidently present findings to clients.

Support remediation efforts and provide client-facing consultancy.

Help develop internal testing methodologies and contribute to Red Team and social engineering operations.

Support junior team members and engage in knowledge sharing.

Key Skills & Experience:

3-5 years' penetration testing experience.

Strong understanding of OWASP, SSL/TLS, SSH, and HTTP.

Comfortable conducting black box, grey box, and white box testing.

Familiar with tools like Kali, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, and Qualys.

Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform security.

At least 2 certifications from: CREST CRT, OSCP, OSCE, or CCT.

Desirable Extras:

Experience with CI/CD security and container technologies like Docker.

Knowledge of Red Team operations, CobaltStrike, bug bounty programs, or IoT/AI/LLM security.

Hands-on coding or scripting knowledge and an understanding of industrial IoT security.

What's In It for You:

£45,000 - £60,000 base salary

Office-based in London SE1 with optional hybrid work post-probation

Annual training plan and access to industry events

Regular performance reviews and professional growth opportunities

Work in a collaborative, expert-led environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your cyber security career as a Security Testing Consultant, click apply now

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