4 Penetration Testing jobs in London

Penetration Testing Team Lead
Technology Banking
AVP Level
Hybrid (London (Moorgate) 3 days per week)
Salary & Package TBC

Opportunity for a skilled Cyber Security Professional with penetration testing and red team expertise to join a global financial services organisation. This is a hands-on role where you'll simulate advanced cyber attacks, test defences, and influence enterprise-level security strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead red team operations , penetration testing, and ethical hacking engagements

• Plan and deliver cyber attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, and social engineering tests

• Work with SOC teams on purple team exercises to enhance detection and response

• Produce executive reporting on cyber threats, risks, and remediation progress

• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to strengthen overall cyber resilience

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years in penetration testing / ethical hacking / red teaming

• Strong understanding of cyber threats, APTs, threat actor tactics, and exploit development

• Familiar with SIEM, defensive security monitoring, incident response, and detection engineering

• Deep knowledge of network, web application, and enterprise architecture security

• Excellent communication skills to present cyber risk insights to stakeholders

Hybrid working model - 3 days in the London office. Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Apply now to take on a high-impact role in cyber security, penetration testing, and ethical hacking at enterprise scale.

This role could suit individuals who have held the following role titles: Penetration Tester, Red Team Specialist, Lead Red Team Operator, Red Team Lead, Ethical Hacker, Security Tester, Vulnerability Analyst, Offensive Security Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Penetration Testing Team Lead
Technology Banking
AVP Level
Hybrid (London (Moorgate) 3 days per week)
Salary & Package TBC

Opportunity for a skilled Cyber Security Professional with penetration testing and red team expertise to join a global financial services organisation. This is a hands-on role where you'll simulate advanced cyber attacks, test defences, and influence enterprise-level security strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead red team operations , penetration testing, and ethical hacking engagements

• Plan and deliver cyber attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, and social engineering tests

• Work with SOC teams on purple team exercises to enhance detection and response

• Produce executive reporting on cyber threats, risks, and remediation progress

• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to strengthen overall cyber resilience

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years in penetration testing / ethical hacking / red teaming

• Strong understanding of cyber threats, APTs, threat actor tactics, and exploit development

• Familiar with SIEM, defensive security monitoring, incident response, and detection engineering

• Deep knowledge of network, web application, and enterprise architecture security

• Excellent communication skills to present cyber risk insights to stakeholders

Hybrid working model - 3 days in the London office. Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Apply now to take on a high-impact role in cyber security, penetration testing, and ethical hacking at enterprise scale.

This role could suit individuals who have held the following role titles: Penetration Tester, Red Team Specialist, Lead Red Team Operator, Red Team Lead, Ethical Hacker, Security Tester, Vulnerability Analyst, Offensive Security Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

• Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests against web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and identify security weaknesses across the IT infrastructure.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents and provide root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement robust security controls and countermeasures.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Create detailed technical reports for security findings and recommendations.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and provide expert guidance.
• Assist in incident response activities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CISSP, CEH) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on penetration testing.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security principles.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to explain technical concepts clearly.