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Penetration Tester
Компания: CBSbutler
Город: Gloucestershire
**LEAD PENETRATION TESTER | CREST CHECK TEAM LEADER | UK NATIONAL SECURITY**
**Ready to lead from the front?**
I'm working with an established UK technology and engineering organisation looking to bring an experienced **CREST CHECK Team Leader (CTL)** into its growing Offensive Security function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established penetration testing professional who wants to combine hands on technical delivery with technical leadership along with the opportunity to influence the development of a wider security capability.
You'll be leading and delivering complex penetration testing engagements across defence, government and other high assurance environments, helping protect systems that support critical national security operations.
**The opportunity:**
You'll take ownership of:
* Leading and delivering penetration testing engagements across infrastructure, web applications, APIs, cloud, wireless and operational technology environments.
* Planning, scoping and managing engagements in line with NCSC CHECK requirements.
* Providing technical leadership and acting as a subject matter expert throughout engagements.
* Quality assuring technical findings, reports and testing outputs.
* Translating complex vulnerabilities into clear business risks and practical remediation recommendations.
* Mentoring junior penetration testers and CHECK Team Members.
* Helping develop testing methodologies, tools, standards and future service offerings.
* Engaging directly with customers and senior stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle.
**What we're looking for:**
* Current CREST CHECK Team Leader (CTL) qualification – essential.
* Strong experience leading and delivering penetration testing engagements.
* Experience across one or more of infrastructure, web applications, APIs, cloud, wireless or OT/ICS.
* Excellent technical report writing and risk communication skills.
* Experience planning, scoping and quality assuring engagements.
* Strong client facing consulting and stakeholder management skills.
* Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash or similar.
* A good understanding of common security frameworks and standards.
**Desirable additional experience:**
* Existing SC or DV security clearance.
* CREST CCT qualifications.
* OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, CRTO or equivalent certifications.
* AWS, Azure or GCP security testing.
* OT/ICS security testing.
* MITRE ATT&CK, NCSC CAF, NIST or ISO 27001.
**Security:** You must be eligible to obtain SC clearance, potentially progressing to higher levels of National Security Vetting.
**What's on offer?**
* The opportunity to work on technically challenging engagements across Defence, Government and Critical National Infrastructure.
* A chance to influence the direction and development of an expanding Offensive Security capability.
* Professional development, specialist training and certification support.
* Dedicated opportunities for research and innovation.
* The ability to mentor and develop the next generation of penetration testing talent.
If you're a current CHECK Team Leader looking for a role where you can make an impact, I'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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