Latest Penetration Testing Jobs

Penetration Tester

This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests across web, API, network, cloud, and mobile environments, from scoping to client debrief. The candidate will produce detailed technical reports, present findings directly to clients, and contribute to tool development by researching emerging vulnerabilities. It's a client-facing position requiring strong technical depth and communication skills within a consultancy setting.

VIQU IT Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0EA, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Penetration Tester

This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests across networks, web and mobile applications, APIs, and cloud environments using both manual and automated techniques. The tester will simulate real-world cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and produce detailed technical and executive reports with actionable remediation advice. A key focus is translating complex security findings for non-technical stakeholders while adhering to strict ethical and compliance standards in a security-cleared context.

SmartSourcing Ltd United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Penetration Tester

This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration testing across applications, infrastructure, and networks. You will identify vulnerabilities, provide remediation recommendations, and produce detailed reports. The position also includes managing projects, supporting client scoping, and ensuring quality assurance.

OpenSourced Leeds, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Penetration Tester EU

This role involves conducting manual penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and cloud assets using tools like Burp Suite. The focus is on hands-on security testing within a technically strong, award-winning cybersecurity team. The position emphasizes practical testing over administrative tasks, in a fully remote EU-based setup.

The Recruitment Company Dublin, City Of Dublin, Ireland £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Security Penetration Tester

As a Security Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of TVM (Threat & Vulnerability Management) solutions, controls and processes across the organisation. You will be liaising with Digital teams to ensure appropriate mitigation...

Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £78,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SC Penetration Tester/ Ethical Hackerp.d OutsideIR35

Conduct penetration testing on public sector and critical national infrastructure systems within an SC-cleared environment. Focus on cloud platforms including Azure and AWS, as well as on-prem infrastructure and containerised environments like Kubernetes. Provide coaching and training support while working remotely with occasional site visits to Manchester, Newcastle, or the North West/North East.

SmartSourcing Ltd Manchester, United Kingdom £650 – £700 pd

Cyber Security Consultant - Penetration Tester

Conduct penetration testing engagements across network, cloud, and web application environments, delivering technical assessments and client-facing reporting. Work collaboratively within a security team while managing independent projects and supporting client scoping discussions. Focus on identifying and communicating security risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

FlexIT Talent Solutions Ltd London, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

Lead Ethical Hacking Penetration Tester

Lead and conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and ethical hacking activities across applications, infrastructure, and networks. Provide expert-level cyber security assurance, produce risk-based reports, and guide remediation efforts. Contribute to government-wide security strategy and support team development within a hybrid working environment.

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency Swansea, West Glamorgan, United Kingdom £57,515 – £82,430 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Red Team Operator

This role involves leading full-scope Red Team operations across cyber, physical, and social engineering domains to emulate real-world adversaries and test organisational defences. The individual will design and execute sophisticated attacks, develop custom tradecraft and tooling, operate Command and Control frameworks, and deliver compelling narratives of findings to both technical and executive audiences. Emphasis is placed on research, mentorship, and improving detection capabilities through collaboration with defensive teams.

Barclays United Kingdom

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Security Consultant (CHECK Team)

This role involves conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across infrastructure, networks, and applications. You will produce technical reports, provide remediation recommendations, and support risk assessments to improve the security posture of enterprise systems.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom £580 pd

Security Consultant UK

This role involves conducting security assessments and assurance for new systems and technology changes in a complex enterprise environment. The Security Consultant will work closely with engineering, architecture, and risk teams, applying Secure by Design principles and managing security risks. They will also provide assurance across IAM/PAM, Cloud Security, Network Security, and more.

DCV Technologies London, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd

Remote Contract Flexible

Enterprise Security Risk Manager

This role involves assessing cyber risks, leading security investigations, and ensuring effective security controls across various domains. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape the organization's security posture and advise on strategic actions.

Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £70,000 pa

Security Analyst

The Security Analyst role involves monitoring and responding to security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing security policies. You will work closely with IT and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle and infrastructure projects.

Plumm (Integration) London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Cryptography Operations Engineer

This role involves managing cryptographic assets, including encryption keys and HSMs, to ensure data security across enterprise systems. The engineer will monitor, implement, and support cryptographic solutions, conduct security assessments, and contribute to policy and training. Work includes BAU and on-call support within a global 24/7 team, using tools from Thales and Entrust in complex Windows and Linux environments.

Barclays Knutsford, WA16 9EU, United Kingdom

IT Security Manager

This role involves developing and implementing a Group-wide IT and cyber security strategy, leading risk assessments, incident response, and security audits. You will work closely with senior IT leadership to enhance security standards and build a strong security-first culture across a growing international organisation.

Headliners Recruitment Easthampstead, Berkshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa