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CHECK Team Leader - Penetration Testing
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CHECK Team Leader Penetration Tester | Security Cleared | £70-75k | Remote
We're working with a leading cyber security consultancy looking to grow their penetration testing capability with the addition of a CHECK Team Leader (CTL).
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest CHECK-accredited, security-cleared testing environments, delivering high-impact testing across complex and highly secure customer estates.
The role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite client engagements as required.
Please be advised, we are also open to CTM's who are looking to take the next step to becoming a CTL.
Salary: £70-75k DOE
Work Structure: Remote (very very occasional onsite)
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Security Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance
The Role:
You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality penetration testing across a range of environments, while acting as a senior technical presence within the team.
Engagements will include:
- Infrastructure penetration testing
- Web application testing
- Internal and external network testing
- Active Directory / privilege escalation assessments
- Cloud security testing
- Red team style activities and security assessments
- CHECK-based testing within highly secure environments
You’ll also be involved in scoping engagements, supporting clients through remediation discussions, and contributing to the continued growth and quality of the testing practice.
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What We're Looking For:
- Current CHECK Team Leader (CTL) certification (Infra or Apps)
- Active SC or DV clearance
- Strong hands-on penetration testing experience across infrastructure and applications
- Experience delivering testing within secure/government or high-assurance environments
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Ability to write high-quality technical reports and communicate risk clearly
- Background working within a consultancy or dedicated security testing environment preferred
Additional certifications such as CRT/CCT, OSCP, OSCE or similar are advantageous.
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