Senior Penetration Tester

FSP Consulting Services Limited
Glasgow
4 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Penetration Tester

Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm

Penetration Testing Team Leader - Growing Cybersecurity Firm

Senior Offensive Security Engineers

Senior IT Information Security Officer

Senior Information Security Engineer

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Penetration Tester to join our
thriving Cyber Security practice. We are seeking a skilled individual, withexpertisein penetration testing or vulnerability research,who can contribute to the development of innovative solutions and security outcomes to safeguard both our clients and our own organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Support your team to deliverhigh impacttechnical projectsto customers
  • Leadpenetration testing engagements
  • Providetechnical advice on all areas of security technology /technologies including:
  • Network security
  • Platform security
  • Authentication systems
  • Application security
  • Security architecture
  • Analyse, triage, report and prioritise findings to internal teams, customers,vendorsand security teams.
  • Design, develop andmaintaintools and techniques for adversarial simulation, vulnerability research, and exploit development.
  • Contribute to the development of internal and external cybersecurity strategy, policy, standards, and frameworks.

About you

  • Possess at least 2 yearsdirect experience in penetration testing or vulnerability research
  • Skilled in relevant programming languages (C/C++, C#, Java, Python)
  • Experienced inscriptingwiththe ability to develop custom scripts, exploits, and tools.
  • Strong knowledge of both web application and infrastructure testing

What we look for in our people

  • Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
  • Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
  • Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dedication to excellence and quality

Who are FSP?

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) are a leading enterprise-level digital evolution and cyber security consultancy. We enable peak performance, cultural cohesion and business growth through technology by adopting a comprehensive approach to strategy and creating viable, sustainable, and resilient digital futures for organisations and their teams.

At the heart of everything we do is our unwavering commitment to the evolution of organisations and their people. We work in partnership with our clients, helping them to become responsive, engaged and supremely equipped for a successful future, blending high-quality business and technology delivery with a dedication to exceptional client experience.

Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee-first strategy, built around our organisation's core values. We are proud to be a multi award-winning workplace, most notably recognised by Best Companies as #1 Best Company To Work For in the UK, Tech and the South East in 2023.

We are ISO27001 and ISO9001 Certified by UKAS. We are also a CREST approved penetration testing and SOC company, IASME Cyber Essentials Certification body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Find out more about our awards here: https://fsp.co/about-fsp/

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we are committed to providing:

  • A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
  • The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
  • A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
  • Hybrid working - we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
  • Industry leading coaching and mentoring
  • Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Maths for Cyber Security Jobs: The Only Topics You Actually Need (& How to Learn Them)

If you are applying for cyber security jobs in the UK it can feel like “real security people” must be brilliant at maths. The reality is simpler: most roles do not need degree-level pure maths. What they do need is confidence with a small set of practical topics that show up repeatedly in day-to-day work across SOC, incident response, cloud security, AppSec, threat detection, IAM & security engineering. This guide strips the maths down to what actually helps you get hired. It includes a 6-week learning plan plus portfolio projects you can publish to prove the skills. You will focus on: Number systems & bitwise thinking (binary, hex, bytes, XOR) Modular arithmetic basics (enough to understand how modern crypto “works”) Probability & statistics for detection, triage & risk Discrete maths for logic, sets, graphs & complexity Security maths habits: estimation, false positive control & evidence-led reporting You will not waste time on heavy theory that rarely appears in junior or mid-level cyber security roles.

Neurodiversity in Cyber Security Careers: Turning Different Thinking into a Superpower

Cyber security is all about thinking like an attacker, spotting unusual patterns, protecting systems & responding calmly when everything looks like it’s on fire. It’s a discipline built on curiosity, persistence & noticing things other people miss. That’s exactly why it can be such a good fit for many neurodivergent people. If you live with ADHD, autism or dyslexia, you may have been told your brain is “too distracted”, “too literal” or “too disorganised” for a security role. In reality, the traits that can make traditional office work tough often line up beautifully with cyber security work – from hyperfocus in incident response to meticulous analysis in threat hunting. This guide is written for cyber security job seekers in the UK. We’ll look at: What neurodiversity means in a cyber context How ADHD, autism & dyslexia strengths map to different security roles Practical workplace adjustments you can ask for under UK law How to talk about neurodivergence during applications & interviews By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where you might thrive in cyber security – & how to turn “different thinking” into a genuine superpower.

Cyber Security Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the cyber security jobs market in the UK is changing fast. Attackers are scaling up with automation & AI, cloud estates are more complex, & regulators are tightening expectations around resilience & data protection. At the same time, budgets are under pressure & some organisations are consolidating their tech teams. Despite all this, demand for cyber security skills remains strong. Skilled defenders, engineers & leaders are still hard to find, & the stakes are only getting higher. Whether you are a cyber security job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building security teams, understanding the key cyber security hiring trends for 2026 will help you make better decisions.