Security/Penetration Tester

2 weeks ago

Farnborough Hampshire, United Kingdom 55 Exec Search Full time

Lead Penetration Tester – Client Lead Hybrid – 2 days a week in office (Farnborough)

Our client is a leading consulting firm that specialises in complex cloud, digital and data solutions for UK leading public and private sector organisations. This role is to work with a specific client on a secondment basis dedicated to the one client so no other consulting or travelling being away from home for long periods.

You will take a hands-on approach to evaluating the security of applications, networks, and systems and you will play a critical role in integrating robust security standards into the development process, ensuring that vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated at every stage.

This highly technical and hands-on position places you at the heart of cyber defence, actively identifying, exploiting, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in web, mobile, and cloud-based platforms.

Your expertise will be instrumental in fortifying the organisation’s digital assets and ensuring resilience against cyber adversaries.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
Lead penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on applications, networks, and systems, exposing and documenting critical risks with actionable remediation strategies.
Stay ahead of emerging threats, ensuring cutting-edge testing methodologies and solutions are applied effectively.

Security Risk Management
~ Drive the vulnerability management program, performing risk assessments and enhancing security posture through strategic mitigation plans.


Investigate and mitigate real-time threats, minimizing business impact, and delivering post-incident root cause analysis with tailored action plans.


Innovate and refine security policies, adopting advanced tools and techniques to bolster defences and stay aligned with industry standards.


Must have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – we are looking for confidence and gravitas
Expertise in penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, and OWASP ZAP, alongside manual testing techniques.
Strong understanding of application vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, etc.), Proven Experience: minimum 5-7+ years in information security with a track record of delivering impactful penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
If you’re a passionate security professional eager to lead, innovate, and make a difference, apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of information security

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