Penetration Tester Consultant

Cognisys Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cybersecurity company in the UK is seeking 2 Penetration Testers (Consultants) to join their team. The role involves conducting extensive penetration tests across networks, applications, and cloud environments. Candidates must have strong technical skills in penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, as well as excellent communication abilities. This position offers the chance to work with renowned clients and make a real impact in cybersecurity, promoting a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Strong technical skills to explain vulnerabilities to non-technical stakeholders.
• Industry certifications like OSCP, CRT, or CPSA are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across various environments.
• Simulate real-world attacks to assess resilience.
• Identify and report vulnerabilities clearly.
• Present findings and assist in remediation efforts.
• Utilize cutting-edge tools and techniques for tests.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability analysis

Client engagement

Communication skills

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Manual exploitation techniques

Job description

Location: Candidates MUST be based in the UK (Visa sponsorship will be considered for people already in the UK)

Salary: Competitive

Are you ready to make a real impact in cybersecurity? Cognisys is rapidly growing, and we’re looking for 2 x Penetration Testers (Consultant) to join our innovative and collaborative team.

Cognisys is a leading cybersecurity company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best-known companies in the world, covering over 30 countries worldwide!

About the Role

As a Penetration Tester, you’ll deliver security assessments across networks, applications, APIs, mobile, and cloud environments. Using a mix of automated tools and manual techniques, you’ll simulate real-world attack scenarios to uncover vulnerabilities and help clients improve their security posture.

You’ll produce high-quality reports that clearly communicate risks and actionable recommendations to technical teams and executive stakeholders, making a tangible impact on our clients’ security.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across networks, web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and cloud environments.
• Simulate real-world attacks to assess client resilience.
• Identify, analyse, and report vulnerabilities in a clear, actionable way.
• Present findings directly to clients and assist in prioritisation and remediation.
• Use cutting-edge tools and manual techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning tools, and offensive security techniques.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex vulnerabilities to non-technical stakeholders.
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, CRT, CPSA, or equivalent are desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer