Penetration Tester (CTM)

Oscar Technology
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
12 Jun 2026 (Today)

Penetration Tester | CHECK Team Member | £50-55k

We're working with a growing UK cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing services to government and public sector organisations.

They're looking for a CHECK Team Member to join the team, delivering high-quality security assessments across a variety of client environments.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced penetration tester with active SC clearance and CHECK status who wants to work on a broad range of challenging engagements within the public sector and Defence space.

Package:£50-55k + expenses + overnight bonus + up to 31 days annual leave

Location:Remote/Hybrid (WFH + client visits)

Clearance:Active SC essential

What You'll be Doing:

  • Delivering CHECK penetration testing engagements across client environments
  • Conducting infrastructure, web application, cloud, and Active Directory security assessments
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and providing practical remediation advice
  • Producing clear, high-quality technical reports for clients
  • Supporting and collaborating with a wider team of cyber security consultants on varied projects
  • Maintaining testing activities in line with NCSC CHECK and CREST methodologies

What They're Looking For:

  • Active SC Clearance (essential)
  • Current CHECK Team Member status (essential)
  • Proven experience delivering penetration testing engagements
  • Knowledge of infrastructure, web application, and cloud security testing
  • Strong report writing and communication skills
  • Excellent understanding of common vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security best practices

Active SC clearance is essential, and candidates must be willing to undergo DV clearance.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

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