Role : Cyber Defence Services - Senior Consultant
Location : Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds
Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 + 10% bonus + benefits
Are you a seasoned penetration tester with a passion for hacking and information security? Are you ready to take your career to the next level by leading teams and delivering impactful results? Our client is seeking a Senior Consultant in Cyber Defence Services to drive their technical assurance and penetration testing practice. This is your opportunity to work on high-profile government and commercial engagements that push the boundaries of cyber defence.
You’ll join a passionate Cyber Defence Services team recognised for they're technical excellence. The team uses NCSC/CREST testing schemes and work on some of the UK's most unique cyber engagements, including Cross Domain Solutions Testing.
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with commercial acumen to deliver cutting-edge security testing solutions. You’ll work on diverse client engagements across financial services, defence, and telecommunications, while mentoring a dynamic team of testers.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading and delivering complex penetration tests and technical assurance projects.
* Overseeing junior testers and conducting peer reviews of deliverables.
* Building and nurturing client relationships to understand their cyber security needs.
* Driving continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
* Contributing to business development through proposals and client presentations.
Essential:
* Strong technical expertise in computing, networks, and programming.
* Proven experience delivering penetration testing and red-teaming engagements.
* Deep understanding of NCSC and CREST -accredited schemes.
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
* UK Government Security Clearance eligibility (SC required, DV advantageous).
* NCSC CHECK Team Member accreditation .
Advantageous:
* Experience working in secure environments (List X facilities) and ISO17025-accredited labs.
* Research and Development or Threat Intelligence expertise.
* Application testing experience.
What’s on Offer?
* Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + more.
* Access to challenging, high-profile engagements that are not available elsewhere.
* A collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Opportunities to shape the future of cyber defence and influence business strategy.
* Flexible working arrangements and a clear focus on professional growth.
This role offers a unique opportunity to join an industry leader and take on a pivotal role in delivering high-value solutions. If you are an Senior Consultant with Penetration Testing experience and looking for a new challenge where your skills can make a real impact then we encourage you to apply.
Email : jared.white@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn : Jared White | LinkedIn
Cyber Defence Services - Senior Consultant
Reference : AMC/JWH/SCCDS02