Penetration Testing Team Leader

Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm Join to apply for the Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm role at RR. Base pay range Ready to take the next step in your penetration testing career and lead a high‑performing team at a respected, fast‑growing cybersecurity consultancy? This is your opportunity to join a CREST‑certified organisation committed to excellence, innovation and integrity. The Role at a Glance: Remote with travel to client sites and occasional meetings in London, UK or Channel Islands. Up to £95,000 DOE Plus Benefits. Benefits: 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and extra days based on service, 6% contributory pension and career progression opportunities. Growth: A structured career development plan and training. Hours: 09:00 am to 17:30 pm Monday – Friday. Development Opportunity: Career progression opportunities to develop a growing team of penetration testers. Company: Specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and audit services. Company Values: We stand for honesty, integrity and fair practice and are committed to delivering value in every client engagement. Our people are creative, pragmatic and passionate about our purpose. Key Responsibilities: Improve and develop penetration testing methodologies, guide project scoping and execution, establish new testing services, and shape the future direction of the testing function with senior management. Deliver high‑quality penetration tests across infrastructure, applications (including APIs and mobile apps), wireless, segmentation and breakout scenarios, and cloud security assessments. Work with client teams to research vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors, plan assessments accordingly, and support clients during ongoing incidents. Conduct vulnerability scans, unauthorised host discovery exercises, analyse findings, and translate results into actionable technical and business‑risk recommendations. Produce high‑quality technical reports and create internal documentation, tooling, threat libraries, methodologies, and policies to ensure consistent, informed, and meaningful testing outcomes. Provide technical presales support, contribute thought‑leadership content (papers, articles, online posts, marketing material), and identify business development opportunities. Mentor, coach, and help build the technical team, supporting their growth in knowledge, skills, and career development. About You: A driven, battle‑tested Team Leader, holding a current CHECK Team Leader qualification and proven senior‑level experience. Extensive, hands‑on penetration testing expertise backed by deep technical mastery. Fluent in a wide arsenal of security testing tools, using the right tech for maximum impact. Up‑to‑date, cutting‑edge understanding of modern technologies, threats, and security trends. Well‑versed in key industry bodies, frameworks, and security standards. Strong ability to translate vulnerabilities into real‑world business risk, paired with standout reporting and client presentation skills. Proven track record in growing and developing technical teams, including reviews, appraisals, training plans, and long‑term career progression. A credible, personable communicator who builds trust with clients, peers, and technical teams alike. Self‑starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and driving outcomes. Genuinely passionate about penetration testing and nurturing teams across all skill levels. Eligible to work in the UK and obtain Government clearance (ILR is required as a minimum but we are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship). About Us: We are a specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and expert at understanding information security risks, creating appropriate security destinations and protecting clients from a range of security threats. We hold a CREST certification and offer certification services for PCI‑DSS and Cyber Essentials /Essentials Plus. Our clients span telecommunications, Government infrastructure, and digital currencies - covering essential services and critical payment infrastructure. Services include: Security consulting across the area of security governance, risk, compliance and standards alignment. Security architecture for cloud and infrastructure. Detection and response. Fractional heads and virtual support. NCSC Assurance service provider for Cyber Essentials and a Certifying Body. Security auditing across varying standards such as ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials. Training and awareness. If you’re a proven Penetration Testing Team Leader with CHECK TL status, a passion for advancing security testing, and the drive to mentor and grow a talented team, we’d love to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise shapes real‑world defence, your ideas influence future testing services, and your career continues to accelerate in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment. Apply now and take the lead in a role that will challenge, inspire and reward you. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details. 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