Offensive Security Consultant

Green - Recruiting Made Simple

Newcastle upon Tyne

10 months ago

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Principal Offensive Security Consultant

📍 UK-Based | 🌍 Some International Travel | 🛡 Security Clearance Required

Green is hiring a Principal Consultant to launch and lead our Clients' Offensive Security capability.This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service offering within a fast-growing, agile cyber consultancy working with UK and international clients.

You’ll join a high-performing Threat Operations team, delivering advanced offensive security services—penetration testing, phishing simulations, code reviews—and play a key role in shaping how they support their clients' evolving needs.

🔍What You’ll Do

Lead the creation and delivery of our clients' offensive security services
Perform penetration testing, code reviews, phishing simulations, and assessments
Travel internationally to support partner nations with cyber capability development
Design and deliver bespoke training and mentoring packages
Collaborate across the Threat Operations team to share insights and strengthen their cyber intelligence

🧠What You Bring

Expertise in advanced penetration testing (web & desktop apps), phishing, and code review
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to teach and adapt content for global, multicultural audiences
Self-starter mindset—comfortable working solo or in a team, locally and overseas

🎓Preferred Certifications (or equivalent experience):

This role requires UK security clearance eligibility.

Ready to help build something from the ground up? Apply now!

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