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We are seeking a Penetration Tester to join a growing Offensive Security team within a specialist cyber security consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a time of significant investment and growth, helping to strengthen existing testing services while contributing to the development of new capabilities across areas such as Red Teaming, Operational Technology (OT), Threat-Led Security Testing and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering penetration testing engagements, supporting process improvement initiatives, and helping to build a scalable and mature testing function. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, certification support and future progression into senior or leadership positions. JOB ROLE - PENETRATION TESTER LOCATION - LONDON (OCCASIONAL ON-SITE WORK) SALARY - £40,000-£45,000 + BENEFITS Key Responsibilities - Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing engagements across: - Internal infrastructure - External infrastructure - Web applications - Networks and systems - Perform configuration and build reviews using recognised security frameworks and benchmarks. - Produce clear, concise and actionable technical reports detailing findings, risk ratings and remediation recommendations. - Utilise industry-standard security testing tools including Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark and related technologies. - Work directly with clients and stakeholders, presenting findings and providing remediation guidance where required. - Support the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, processes and documentation. - Assist in creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, testing guides and knowledge-sharing materials. - Collaborate with wider cyber security teams to support service development and research initiatives. - Contribute to research and development activities across new security testing disciplines and technologies. - Participate in occasional out-of-hours and on-site engagements where client requirements dictate. Required Skills & Experience - Minimum 2 years' experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment or offensive security. - Experience conducting: - Internal and external infrastructure testing - Web application security testing - Security assessments and audits - Vulnerability identification and validation - Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, routing and firewall technologies. - Experience working with Windows, Linux and macOS environments. - Familiarity with security assessment tools such as: - Burp Suite - Nessus - Metasploit - Nmap - Wireshark - Experience producing high-quality technical reports and client-facing documentation. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently. - Comfortable working in a consultancy or client-facing environment. - Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Desirable Skills & Certifications - CREST CRT, CPSA, CCT or equivalent certification. - OSCP or similar offensive security qualification. - Cyber Scheme accreditation. - CHECK Team Member status.

Want to support software that truly matters? This software helps emergency services respond faster, make better decisions and protects communities across the UK. If you're a DevOps Engineer who wants your work to have genuine purpose, this is an opportunity to build the cloud platforms that underpin mission-critical technology used by organisations people rely on when it matters most. We're partnering with an established UK technology business that is investing in the future. As they modernise their engineering function, you'll help build secure, resilient cloud infrastructure that supports life-changing software, while introducing modern DevOps practices, automation and AI-assisted engineering. This is more than keeping the lights on. You'll influence how engineering is done, help shape technical direction and play a key role in delivering technology that has a real impact on people's lives. Full SC Clearance required. Up to £65,000 + Benefits Hybrid - Leicestershire (Tuesday & Wednesday onsite) Due to the location, you must have a full UK driving license. What you'll be doing - Designing, building and evolving secure AWS cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code. - Developing robust CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, safer software delivery. - Embedding DevSecOps principles and security tooling throughout the development lifecycle. - Improving platform resilience, monitoring, observability and operational performance. - Driving automation and adopting AI-assisted engineering to improve efficiency. - Working closely with software engineers, infrastructure specialists and support teams to continuously improve engineering standards. - Influencing the future DevOps strategy and introducing new ideas that make a lasting difference. What we're looking for You'll have experience with most of the following: - AWS - Terraform - Kubernetes (EKS would be advantageous) - CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation - Docker, containers and Linux - DevSecOps, SAST/DAST and cloud security best practices - Monitoring, logging and observability platforms - Agile software delivery environments Why join? - Build technology that has a genuine positive impact on society. - Join a business investing heavily in cloud, automation and AI. - Influence engineering standards rather than simply following them. - Work alongside talented engineers solving complex technical challenges. - Be part of a collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning and continuous improvement. Security requirements Due to the nature of the work, you'll need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

This isn't a role where you'll inherit someone else's roadmap and spend your time tweaking it around the edges - you'll be helping shape it. This organisation is investing heavily in its data capability, and they're looking for someone who can bring structure to complexity, create a long-term architectural vision and help turn data into a genuine business asset. You'll be the person connecting Technology, Data and Transformation teams, making sure everyone is pulling in the same direction - it's a role with genuine influence. One day you might be mapping enterprise data flows and defining governance standards. The next you'll be working with engineering teams on cloud data platforms, representing the data function at architecture boards, or helping senior stakeholders understand how better information architecture can unlock better decisions. There's plenty of variety, but the common theme is ownership of the new Data Platform. A Data Product Owner. They're looking for someone who enjoys asking "Why are we doing it this way?" before designing something better. You'll probably have experience with most of the following: - Enterprise data architecture - Data modelling and governance - Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP - SQL Server, Oracle or similar database technologies - Data integration tools - Modern data warehouse and analytics solutions - Working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders Experience with Microsoft Fabric would be very useful, but it certainly isn't a deal-breaker. This isn't the kind of environment where architecture sits in a document gathering dust. The work you do will shape how data is managed across the organisation for years to come. You'll have the backing to improve standards, introduce best practice, mentor others and genuinely influence the direction of travel.It's a predominantly remote role, visiting the central London offcies twice a month to be withe the teams. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges and wants a role where your opinion actually carries weight, we'd love to tell you more. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Are you an experienced B2B SaaS sales professional looking to join a growing software business where you'll genuinely influence the future of the sales function? This is an exciting opportunity in a high-growth technology company that has ambitious plans to significantly increase recurring revenue over the next few years. With a strong product, impressive customer retention and exciting AI capabilities launching soon, you'll be joining at the perfect time. You'll report into an experienced Chief Revenue Officer who is investing heavily in building a best-in-class sales organisation, providing coaching, sales methodology training and the opportunity to develop your career as the business scales. The Role You'll be responsible for managing the full sales cycle, selling a subscription-based SaaS platform alongside add-ons like professional and managed services. You will engage senior decision makers including CEOs, Finance Directors, IT Directors and Operational leaders to understand their challenges and demonstrate how the platform can deliver value. This is a genuine consultative sales role where success comes from building relationships and managing complex buying journeys. You'll be part of a small Sales team so there is a steady flow of qualified inbound opportunities from marketing, whilst also generating your own pipeline through proactive business development. What You'll Be Doing - Managing the complete sales process from qualification through to close - Selling SaaS subscriptions - Engaging multiple stakeholders across customer organisations - Working alongside pre-sales consultants on more technical opportunities - Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline - Developing existing customer relationships through upselling and cross-selling - Achieving quarterly revenue targets About you: - You understand the numbers behind successful sales and can confidently talk about your pipeline and numbers. - Proven success selling B2B SaaS solutions - Experience managing sales cycles of 3+ months - A track record of closing high value deals - Experience selling to multiple senior stakeholders - Strong discovery and consultative selling skills - Excellent commercial awareness and deal control - Experience selling CRM, business software, enterprise applications or other subscription-based technology would be highly beneficial. Why Join? You'll join a growing business where you'll have real influence, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to help shape the future of the commercial team. - Salary up to £70,000 (DOE) base salary + commission structure - Qualified inbound leads - Hybrid working (Reading office), 3x days office-based - Permanent opportunity We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.