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Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience delivering penetration tests in commercial or consultancy settings.
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 / ASVS, common exploitation techniques and mitigations, network protocols, Active Directory, Windows/Linux environments, and cloud security fundamentals.
- Hands-on ability with common tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus/Qualys, Wireshark, BloodHound, etc.
- Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills.
- Solid grasp of compliance-driven security testing (especially Cyber Essentials/CE+).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Desirable: CREST CRT/CCRT/CCT or CHECK Team Member; OSCP / OSWE / OSEP / GPEN / eCPPT or similar; experience with secure code review, SAST/DAST pipelines, or DevSecOps; familiarity with ISO 27001 or wider GRC frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Deliver CREST-aligned penetration tests across external and internal networks, web applications and APIs, mobile applications (iOS/Android), and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Assess wireless networks and remote working setups.
- Conduct security configuration and segmentation reviews.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and risk-based testing using industry best practices.
- Validate findings, reproduce issues, and advise on realistic remediation.
- Support red team/adversarial simulation exercises when appropriate.
- Conduct Cyber Essentials readiness reviews, gap assessments, and provide remediation guidance.
- Lead Cyber Essentials Plus technical audits, including sampling, evidence review, and on-site/remote verification.
- Help clients interpret requirements and maintain compliance across re-certification cycles.
- Ensure assessments meet scheme standards and timelines.
- Produce clear, high-quality technical reports with actionable remediation advice.
- Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Offer pragmatic risk prioritization and security improvement roadmaps.
- Contribute to scoping calls, statements of work, and test planning.
- Maintain current knowledge of security threats, tooling, and testing methodologies.
- Contribute to internal playbooks, checklists, and training materials.
- Support junior consultants through mentoring and peer reviews.
Description
We are a growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Melton Mowbray, helping organizations of all sizes strengthen their security posture and achieve recognized certifications. We are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Consultant who specializes in Penetration Testing to deliver high-quality security testing and assurance across a diverse client base. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, clear reporting, and assisting clients in improving their security posture in practical, measurable ways. This is primarily an office-based role, but it will require occasional travel to client sites. We offer a competitive salary and annual performance bonus, a training budget and certification support, and a clear progression path into Senior/Lead Consultant roles. Additionally, we provide flexible working and wellbeing support, access to varied and interesting client environments, and a collaborative team culture focused on quality and continuous learning.
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