Principal Penetration Tester - #1699082

Principal Penetration Tester – Remote (UK) | Up to £90,000

We’re hiring for an experienced Principal Penetration Tester to join a fast-growing cybersecurity consultancy working across over 30 countries. This is a remote-first role with optional access to an office in Leeds.

This is a hands-on, client-facing opportunity suited to someone who enjoys working across the full spectrum of penetration testing and red teaming, while also contributing to client relationships and leading high-level engagements.

You'll be involved in scoping and delivering advanced red team assessments, mentoring more junior team members, and supporting innovation through offensive security research. A GitHub portfolio of scripts or tools is required at interview stage.

The essentials:

Minimum 7 years of penetration testing experience, with at least 4 years in red teaming

Strong hands-on background across a range of testing disciplines, including networks, infrastructure, applications, and cloud

Comfortable in client-facing roles with strong communication skills

Deep understanding of adversary simulation, lateral movement, and offensive tooling

Capable of producing clear, actionable reports for both technical and executive stakeholders

Desirable:

Certifications such as OSCP, CREST, CHECK, or Cyber Scheme (CCT highly preferred)

Experience with Cobalt Strike, PowerShell Empire, and custom tooling

Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat simulation frameworks