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PENETRATION TESTER REMOTE (OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO OFFICE IN BATTERSEA)OUTSIDE IR35 £500 TO £550 PER DAY DECEMBER STARTThis is an opportunity to join a growing in-house cyber security function that is continuing to expand its penetration testing capability across multiple business units. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end testing engagements, working independently while helping shape the future direction of a mature and evolving security programme.The CompanyThey are a large international organisation with a diverse portfolio of consumer-focused businesses operating across multiple regions. Over recent years, they have invested significantly in building internal cyber security capabilities, creating a consultancy-style function that supports a broad range of technology environments. Their security team works closely with stakeholders across Europe and Asia, delivering high-quality testing and security assurance services.The Role and Deliverables*Lead and deliver end-to-end infrastructure and network penetration testing engagements.
*Perform in-depth assessments of enterprise network architectures and identify security weaknesses beyond standard vulnerability scanning.
*Conduct security testing across network boundaries and complex infrastructure environments.
*Engage directly with stakeholders to scope testing activities and communicate findings.
*Produce clear technical reports and present remediation recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
*Contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of the internal security testing capability.
Your Skills & Experience*Strong experience delivering infrastructure and network penetration testing engagements.
*Proven capability in assessing complex network architectures and identifying exploitable weaknesses.
*Experience managing the full penetration testing lifecycle independently, from scoping through to reporting.
*Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to a range of stakeholders.
*Strong client-facing and report-writing skills.
*Experience working across large, complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
*Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) security testing would be advantageous.
*Experience within telecommunications, retail, critical infrastructure, or similarly complex environments would be beneficial.
*Comfortable collaborating with international teams across different regions and time zones.
How to ApplyIf you have strong infrastructure and network penetration testing experience and are looking for a contract opportunity where you can take ownership of testing engagements while contributing to a growing security function, apply today.