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Oscar

Penetration Tester (SC Cleared)

Hybrid

Gloucestershire, United kingdom

Full Time

12-03-2026

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Penetration Testing Cloud Security Security Testing Active Directory

Job Specifications

Penetration Tester / Cyber Security Consultant | £45-50k | Active SC Needed

We’re working with a growing UK cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing services to government and public sector organisations.

They’re looking for a Cyber Security Consultant / Penetration Tester to join the team delivering security testing across a variety of environments.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on pen testing experience and active SC clearance who wants to work across a range of interesting security engagements.

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mix of home working, Gloucestershire office and client site visits)

Salary: £45-50,000 + Expenses + Overnight Allowance

What you'll be doing:

Delivering penetration testing engagements across client environments
Testing infrastructure, web applications, cloud environments and Active Directory
Identifying vulnerabilities and providing remediation guidance
Writing clear technical reports for clients
Working with a collaborative cyber security team on varied projects

What they're looking for:

Active SC Clearance (essential)
Experience performing penetration testing / security testing
Knowledge of infrastructure, web app or cloud security testing
Experience writing technical security reports
Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack techniques

Active SC clearance is a requirement and must be willing to pursue DV Clearance

Benefits:

£45-50,000 + Expenses + Overnight Bonus
31 Days Annual Leave (20 + 8 BH + 3 Xmas Shutdown)
Paid Charity Day
Up to 5 unpaid annual leave days per year
Company pension scheme

If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration.

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