Academy Penetration Testing Consultant

3. Practitioner Phase (Months 13–18)

• Progress towards ** recognised industry status** with learning and mentorship.
• Priority areas: Cyber Scheme CSTM Training, Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM), NCSC CHECK Team Member (CTM), Cyber Essentials Plus assessment, and PraCSP certification.
• By month 18, you’ll deliver impactful work with minimal oversight, blending technical skillset and consulting confidence.

Support

• Dedicated one-to-one mentor for guidance and career development.
• Hands-on training via Hack The Box VIP+ and TCM Security Academy.
• Real-world experience in client projects under guidance.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for contributing to penetration testing engagements with oversight from senior consultants. Daily activities include:

• Supporting client-facing work: Kick-off preparations, connectivity checks, and liaising with clients.
• Following agreed rules of engagement, legal boundaries, and Bridewell’s quality standards.
• Identifying and validating vulnerabilities with evidence, assessing risks, and aiding remediation.
• Documenting findings in clear, structured reports tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Actively escalating risks, blockers, or scope concerns.
• Communicating professionally at meetings, updates, and written correspondence.
• Adapting to feedback from mentors, peers, and quality assurance reviews.
• Balancing time between client delivery, training, and personal development.

Entry Points & Requirements

Full-time programme – No prior work experience required. If you’re eager to learn, have strong problem-solving skills, and are passionate about cyber security, this opportunity is yours.

Direct Requirements

• Minimum Grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

Preferred (desired but not mandatory)

• Degree in Cyber Security, or equivalent qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Apprenticeship).
• Cyber-relevant course/bootcamp completion (will enhance application).

Beyond technical basics, groups should focus on:

• Confidence in discussions and relationship building.
• Self-starter mentality willing to take initiative.
• Curiosity to absorb complex knowledge quickly.

Why Join Bridewell?

Bridewell is guided by a mission to create a safe, inclusive digital world where organisations thrive. The company emphasises ethical integrity, collaborative culture, and relentless excellence. You’ll benefit from:

Training & Careers

• Career progression into qualified penetration consultant roles.

Certifications Earned

• Cyber Scheme Foundation Level (CSFL).
• Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (BSCP).
• Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM).
• NCSC CHECK Team Member (CTM).
• Practitioner Cyber Security Professional (PraCSP).
• Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor.

Professional & Redeeming Benefits

• 25 paid holidays (+ buy and sell system).
• Flexible working (with core office hours required).
• Company pension and employee shareholder scheme.
• Personal day and birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Family leave after 1 year of service.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity provisions on tenure.
• Life assurance.
• EV charge scheme & cycle-to-work incentives.
• Private healthcare, gym discounts and vision care.

Location & Security

• Hybrid work model with a London office occasionally required for travel.
• UK Security Clearance requirement for the role; applicants must either hold a clearance or be eligible.

Inclusive Opportunity Bridewell is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diverse, supportive, and inclusive growth. If you need adjustments during the application/interview process, let us know.

Security: This role requires UK Security Clearance or eligibility. “Like most things at Bridewell, people here carry with them the spirit of excellence and an unrelenting desire to do the right thing by excellence. We all impact this kind of world.”