Penetration Tester | Check Team Member | Ctm | Web App | Infra

gb Optimal IT Recruitment Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 55K

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software System Penetration Testing
Azure
Computer Security
Comptia Pentest+ CE
Red Team (Cyber Security)
Web Applications
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Platform System

Job description

We're working with a well-regarded, specialist cyber security consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK market. This isn't a box-ticking operation - these are real practitioners, led by technical people, doing high-quality work for serious clients.

They're growing their pentesting team and need a strong mid-level tester who can hit the ground running. If you're currently CTM-certified (or previously held the status), comfortable across web app and infrastructure engagements, and want to work somewhere that actually invests in your development - this is worth a conversation.

At the top of the band, they're looking for someone currently active in CHECK work with a strong track record. If that's you, this will move fast.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Conducting web application and infrastructure penetration tests across a varied client base
  • Producing high-quality, client-facing reports that clearly communicate risk and remediation
  • Supporting CHECK-scope engagements where appropriate
  • Contributing to methodology, tooling, and internal knowledge sharing
  • Working collaboratively with a team of technically sharp, certified consultants

Requirements

  • British passport holder or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) -no sponsorship available
  • SC Eligible (must be able to obtain Security Clearance)
  • No right to work restrictions

Certifications & Status:

  • Current or previous CHECK Team Member (CTM / CSTM) status
  • Relevant industry certifications (OSCP, CRTO, PenTest+, or equivalent)

Experience:

  • Hands-on commercial penetration testing experience (web application and/or infrastructure)
  • Proven ability to scope, conduct, and report on engagements independently
  • Strong written English - you must be able to produce clear, client-ready reports
  • Comfortable working remotely and managing your own time and workload, * Experience with red team operations or adversarial simulation
  • Additional certs: CRTP, CRTO, CSTL, or similar advanced qualifications
  • Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience across a range of sectors (finance, public sector, healthcare, etc.)

??Important Notes

  • UK-based candidates only - fully remote but must be able to work UK hours
  • British passport or ILR required - no sponsorship under any circumstances
  • Must be SC Eligible - ability to obtain Security Clearance is a hard requirement

Benefits & conditions

Salary:£45,000 - £55,000

Working model:Fully Remote (UK-based)

Required:Commercial penetration testing experience, CHECK Team Member (current or previous), web app & infrastructure testing, SC Eligibility(Non-Negotiable), * Salary is experience and certification dependent - £55k is reserved for strong, currently-active CTMs

If you tick all of the above and want to work somewhere where the craft actually matters, get in touch now.

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