- Pay
- £45–57k
- Where
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB · GB · Remote · Remote
- Level
- Mid
Join a startup Cybersecurity company as a Penetration Tester in Leeds.
Breaches don't wait for a convenient budget cycle, and the firms getting hit hardest are the ones who assumed their defences were already tested.
This startup builds offensive security services for clients who can't afford to find out the hard way.
You'd be joining a small, fast-moving team where the work is real attack simulation, not box-ticking compliance theatre.
Here's what you'll be doing: Run penetration tests across web applications, networks, and cloud infrastructure for a varied client base Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities, then write reports clients can actually act on Build and adapt custom scripts and tools when off-the-shelf kit doesn't cut it Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining risk in plain terms Keep pace with emerging attack techniques and feed that knowledge back into the team's methodology Work directly with clients during scoping calls to define test boundaries and objectives Here are the skills you'll need: Solid experience as a Penetration Tester, ideally with OSCP, CREST, or an equivalent qualification Strong grip on networking, Linux and Windows internals, and common web application frameworks Comfortable scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to speed up testing Clear written communication.
A brilliant find means nothing if the report buries it Able to work independently and prioritise without someone looking over your shoulder Genuine curiosity.
The best testers in Cybersecurity are the ones who keep poking after everyone else has stopped Key perks and benefits: £44,500 to £56,500, depending on experience Fully remote working, with the flexibility to structure your own day Equity in the business.
You're building something, not just clocking in A dedicated learning and development budget for certifications and conferences Flat structure.
No layers of management between you and the decisions that matter Why pursue a career in Cybersecurity?
Demand for skilled Penetration Testers keeps climbing as attacks grow more sophisticated and more frequent.
Leeds has become a genuine hub for Cybersecurity talent outside London, with a growing cluster of firms competing for good people.
Few sectors offer this much variety, this much responsibility, and this much room to keep learning year after year.
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