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Penetration Tester @ Optimal IT Recruitment Ltd

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Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements: British passport holder or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR); no sponsorship availableMust be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)No right to work restrictionsCurrent or previous CHECK Team Member (CTM / CSTM) statusRelevant industry certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, PenTest, or equivalentHands-on commercial penetration testing experience across web applications and/or infrastructureProven ability to scope, conduct, and report on engagements independentlyStrong written English and the ability to produce clear, client-ready reportsComfortable working remotely and managing your own time and workload Responsibilities: Conduct web application and infrastructure penetration tests across a varied client baseProduce high-quality, client-facing reports that clearly communicate risk and remediationSupport CHECK-scope engagements where appropriateContribute to methodology, tooling, and internal knowledge sharingWork collaboratively with a team of technically strong, certified consultants Technologies: AWSAzureCloudGCPSupportSecurityWeb More:

We are a well-regarded specialist cyber security consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK market. We are growing our pentesting team and are looking for a strong mid-level tester who can hit the ground running. This is a fully remote role for UK-based candidates, working UK hours, with a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience and certification. We invest in development and work on high-quality engagements for serious clients, with technical leadership and a collaborative team environment. Additional desirable experience includes red team operations or adversarial simulation, advanced certifications such as CRTP, CRTO, or CSTL, cloud exposure across AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience across sectors such as finance, public sector, and healthcare.

last updated 30 week of 2026

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