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Senior Penetration Tester

Horsham andndash; Hybrid andndash; Permanent

Competitive salary

VIQU has partnered with a leading organisation to recruit a Senior Penetration Tester to play a critical role in protecting business assets through the delivery of advanced offensive security services. This Senior Penetration Tester position offers the opportunity to lead complex engagements across network, application, and cloud environments while working closely with defensive teams on purple team exercises. The successful individual will combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder communication, helping translate business risk into actionable security improvements within a mature Cyber Defence function.

Key Responsibilities:

andbull; Lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of complex penetration tests across networks, applications, cloud, and emerging technologies
andbull; Conduct advanced offensive security assessments, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities with clear remediation guidance
andbull; Collaborate with defensive teams to design and execute purple team exercises to enhance detection and response capabilities
andbull; Produce high-quality reports tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
andbull; Support vulnerability validation and provide technical expertise during incident response activities
andbull; Mentor junior testers, promoting best practices and continuous team development
andbull; Peer review testing methodologies and reports to ensure quality and consistency
andbull; Stay current with evolving threats, tools, and techniques to improve overall security posture
andbull; Contribute to secure development lifecycle (SDLC) security testing practices
andbull; Support adherence to regulatory and industry standards including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and FCA guidance

Key Requirements:

andbull; Minimum 5 yearsandrsquo; experience leading penetration tests across network, web, cloud, and red/purple team engagements
andbull; Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools, techniques, and methodologies
andbull; In-depth understanding of MITRE ATTandamp;CK framework and adversarial TTPs
andbull; Proven ability to identify, validate, and clearly articulate vulnerabilities and risk
andbull; Experience producing high-quality reports with clear remediation guidance
andbull; Knowledge of OWASP and application security principles
andbull; Experience with automated, dynamic, and static security testing tools
andbull; Ability to perform threat modelling and attack surface analysis
andbull; Experience working with or managing third-party security providers
andbull; Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CREST, SANS, CRTO or equivalent experience

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Senior Penetration Tester

Horsham andndash; Hybrid andndash; Permanent

Competitive salary