Red Moon recruitment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Penetration Tester Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working Available) An established cyber security consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester to join its growing technical team based in Cheltenham. Working with clients across a variety of sectors, you will deliver offensive security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations to improve security posture. This role offers exposure to a broad range of technologies, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security specialists. Key Responsibilities Conduct infrastructure, web application, and vulnerability assessments. Perform penetration testing activities across client environments. Deliver clear, accurate, and professional technical reports. Support client engagements from initial scoping through to delivery. Identify and communicate security risks and remediation recommendations. Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry developments. Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality security services. Requirements Previous experience in penetration testing or offensive security. Experience testing infrastructure and web applications. Familiarity with common penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar platforms. Strong understanding of cyber security principles, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies. Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant industry certifications such as CREST, CHECK, CompTIA PenTest+, OSCP, or equivalent are desirable. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Ongoing training and certification support. Career progression opportunities within a growing cyber security business. Exposure to a wide range of client projects and technologies. Company pension and additional employee benefits.