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Senior Penetration Tester – £75k – Remote – 4-Day Week (Full Pay)

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7 months ago
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Senior Pentester – £75k – Remote – 4-Day Week (Full Pay)

We’re working with a fast-growing, mission-led tech company that’s rethinking how offensive security is delivered — and they’re doing it all on a genuine 4-day workweek (32 hours, full pay).
They’re now looking for a Senior Pentester to help shape how penetration testing is carried out across a variety of client environments. This is a strategic, hands-on role and a key hire in their next phase of growth.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading and delivering penetration testing engagements (CREST-aligned)
Working across a wide range of infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS environments
Producing high-quality reports with practical, actionable recommendations
Scoping projects and supporting clients as a trusted subject matter expert
Helping to scale offensive security through improved tooling and techniques
Collaborating across internal teams to drive a security-first cultureWhat you’ll need:

Proven experience in senior pentesting roles
CREST CRT and OSCP certifications (essential for commercial delivery)
Strong hands-on skills with tools like Kali Linux, Dradis, Nessus, AWS, and M365What’s on offer:

Up to £75k salary depending on experience
A 4-day workweek (no salary sacrifice – just 32 hours)
Flexible, remote-first setup
Annual personal development budget
Generous holiday allowance + buy/sell scheme
Monthly team events and ongoing wellbeing initiatives
Full home working setup providedIf you’re interested in a 4-day workweek with a forward-thinking tech company — please apply now

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