Penetration Tester - Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, or a related discipline
• CHECK Team Member, CREST Registered Tester, or an equivalent recognised certification
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
• Solid grounding in network protocols, operating systems, and core security technologies
• Confident use of tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with genuine curiosity about current threats and attack techniques
• Comfortable communicating technical findings clearly to both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Able to work independently on client sites as well as collaboratively within a wider consulting team
• Confident presenting and delivering training where required
• Beneficial, but not essential: code review experience
• Beneficial, but not essential: exposure to audit frameworks such as ISO 27001, CTAS, or CAS(T)
• Beneficial, but not essential: experience mentoring or informally leading within a technical team

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver penetration tests across networks, systems, and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and security weaknesses
• Carry out detailed vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analysis, producing clear reports with practical remediation guidance
• Work alongside the red team to run realistic attack simulations and evaluate client security controls
• Build and use exploitation tools to demonstrate real-world impact and help clients understand their risk exposure
• Write well-structured, client-ready reports covering findings, risk ratings, and recommended fixes
• Act as a key point of contact for clients by scoping engagements, presenting results, and advising on how to strengthen their security posture
• Keep up to date with emerging threats and testing techniques, and continually refine tools and methodology
• Take on elements of project and client management as part of engagement delivery

Technologies:

• Network
• Security

More:

We are a well-established and highly regarded cyber security consultancy delivering high-end penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and red teaming services to clients across critical sectors including telecoms, finance, defence, rail, and aerospace. Our team has a strong track record of working on complex, high-stakes engagements ranging from national infrastructure projects to global enterprise clients. This role is based out of our Bristol office with regular travel to client sites. You will join a collaborative technical team with real investment in development, including funded certifications, access to modern tooling, and the chance to contribute to wider security research initiatives. Performance-based incentives sit on top of a competitive base salary.

last updated 31 week of 2026