> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2258979-security-testing-consultant](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2258979-security-testing-consultant). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Testing Consultant - **Company:** Pursuu - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Mobile Application Software, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Web Application Security, Red Team (Cyber Security), Web Applications, Test Scripts - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815296552-security-testing-consultant ## About the Role * Ability to perform black box, grey box and white box tests dependent on client needs * Ability to translate technical detail into language board-level executives can understand * Ability to write deliverables to a high standard * Experience with Attack & Threat Modelling * Red Team testing and social engineering attack methodologies * Extensive knowledge of the OWASP Testing Methodology * Knowledge of networking protocols and the OSI Model * Working knowledge of CobaltStrike Preferred Education, Training & Experience: 5 years testing ## Description About the job Security Testing Consultant Why Be A Testing Consultant Here? * £50-65k per annum (negotiable increase) * 22 Days Holiday * Bank Holidays * 3 Days Company Holiday In Between Christmas & New Year * Join the innovative European infosec excellence * Creative, cost-effective solutions in infosec * Security as a process, not just a product * Hybrid Security Testing Consultant Responsibilities: * Regularly perform web application, infrastructure, IoT, cloud, API, wireless and mobile apps penetration tests * Perform Red Team and social engineering tests as needed * Prepare comprehensive test reports and deliver client presentations * Create marketing content: research, white papers, articles, and tips * Client consulting on required remedial actions * Mentor junior team members * Contribute to refining penetration testing methods and processes Security Testing Consultant Work Hours/Shifts: * Full-time - Office-based during probation, hybrid thereafter Requirements for Security Testing Consultant: * Ability to perform black box, grey box and white box tests dependent on client needs * Ability to translate technical detail into language board-level executives can understand * Ability to write deliverables to a high standard * Experience with Attack & Threat Modelling * Red Team testing and social engineering attack methodologies * Extensive knowledge of the OWASP Testing Methodology * Knowledge of networking protocols and the OSI Model * Working knowledge of CobaltStrike Preferred Education, Training & Experience: 5 years testing Experience and two of the following professional qualifications ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? How AI Agents Are Transforming QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100243-are-classical-automation-frameworks-dead-how-ai-agents-are-transforming-qa) - [What Makes Open Source Work: Licensing and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1416-what-makes-open-source-work-licensing-and-beyond) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [It's a (testing) trap! - Common testing pitfalls and how to solve them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1193-it-s-a-testing-trap-common-testing-pitfalls-and-how-to-solve-them) - [Fighting test flakiness with time machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/834-fighting-test-flakiness-with-time-machines) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)