Security Consultant - Penetration / Cybersecurity
The Recruitment Alternative
Posted 7 days ago
- Join a supportive, high-performing cybersecurity team with real flexibility
- Tackle challenging penetration testing projects across Web, Cloud, API, and more
About the Role
Our client is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join a dynamic and fast-paced penetration / cybersecurity team. In this role, you'll work across a variety of environments including external, web application, API, cloud, and internal infrastructure penetration tests. You'll play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, reporting findings, and guiding clients through remediation in a collaborative, customer-focused way.
This is an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain exposure to diverse projects, and progress your career in offensive security.
What You'll Be Doing
- Hands-on delivery of penetration testing engagements across multiple domains: Web, Cloud, API, External, Internal, and Social Engineering.
- Communicating with clients throughout the engagement — building relationships, managing expectations, and ensuring there are no surprises in final reports.
- Producing clear, high-quality, actionable reports that make a genuine difference to client security.
- Balancing time across multiple engagements and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Supporting internal security projects, tooling, and mentoring junior consultants.
- Staying ahead of the curve with continuous learning, certifications, and research into the latest tools, tactics, and vulnerabilities.
What We're Looking For
- 1-2+ years of penetration testing / ethical hacking experience.
- Proficiency in external, web application, API, and cloud penetration testing.
- Strong practical understanding of security tools, methodologies, and reporting best practices.
- Ability to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- A positive, driven attitude with a genuine passion for cyber security.
- Certifications such as OSCP, CREST, OSCE (highly desirable but not mandatory).
- Experience in mobile testing, secure code reviews, or cloud infrastructure is a bonus.
What's on Offer
- Clear career pathways and support to grow from Associate to Senior levels.
- Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities.
- Exposure to a wide variety of penetration testing environments and methodologies.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with flexibility and work-life balance.
- Work on cutting-edge security engagements that make a real impact.
Why Join our client?
- Be part of a high-performing, supportive, and inclusive team.
- Engage in meaningful work delivering projects that make a difference.
- Access flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
- Join an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, integrity, and employee wellbeing.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking to build your offensive security career in a supportive, fast-paced environment with genuine career growth - we'd love to hear from you.
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