Role : Cyber Defence Services - Senior Consultant
Location : Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds
Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 + 10% bonus + benefits
Are you a seasoned penetration tester with a passion for hacking and information security?
Are you ready to take your career to the next level by leading teams and delivering impactful results?
Our client is seeking a Senior Consultant in Cyber Defence Services to drive their technical assurance and penetration testing practice.
This is your opportunity to work on high-profile government and commercial engagements that push the boundaries of cyber defence.
You'll join a passionate Cyber Defence Services team recognised for they're technical excellence.
The team uses NCSC/CREST testing schemes and work on some of the UK's most unique cyber engagements, including Cross Domain Solutions Testing.
As a Senior Consultant, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with commercial acumen to deliver cutting-edge security testing solutions.
You'll work on diverse client engagements across financial services, defence, and telecommunications, while mentoring a dynamic team of testers.
Responsibilities include: Leading and delivering complex penetration tests and technical assurance projects.
Overseeing junior testers and conducting peer reviews of deliverables.
Building and nurturing client relationships to understand their cyber security needs.
Driving continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Contributing to business development through proposals and client presentations.
Essential: Strong technical expertise in computing, networks, and programming.
Proven experience delivering penetration testing and red-teaming engagements.
Deep understanding of NCSC and CREST -accredited schemes.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
UK Government Security Clearance eligibility (SC required, DV advantageous).
NCSC CHECK Team Member accreditation .
Advantageous: Experience working in secure environments (List X facilities) and ISO17025-accredited labs.
Research and Development or Threat Intelligence expertise.
Application testing experience.
What's on Offer?
Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + more.
Access to challenging, high-profile engagements that are not available elsewhere.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunities to shape the future of cyber defence and influence business strategy.
Flexible working arrangements and a clear focus on professional growth.
This role offers a unique opportunity to join an industry leader and take on a pivotal role in delivering high-value solutions.
If you are an Senior Consultant with Penetration Testing experience and looking for a new challenge where your skills can make a real impact then we encourage you to apply.
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LinkedIn : Jared White | LinkedIn Cyber Defence Services - Senior Consultant Reference : AMC/JWH/SCCDS03