Job Search

Head of Penetration Testing

Location: gloucestershire | Gloucestershire | United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £100000 – £120000
Sector: Security Products & Services

Contact Details

Name: Adu Ansere
Head of Penetration Testing
Are you a penetration testing manager or team lead looking to progress into strategic and technical leadership role?

Would you like the opportunity to manage, grow and lead a UK penetration testing division whilst shaping and growing additional service lines?

I’m currently partnering with a well-established, multi-offering security consultancy who are looking for a lead penetration tester or penetration testing manager to join their team and play a key role in developing their technical service offerings and manage their existing testing team.

The Role
As the head of penetration testing, you will be responsible for:
  • Leading, developing and growing the penetration testing team.
  • Leading and directing the establishment of new service lines.
  • Contribute to internal R&D for and pen test enhancement and enhancing the teams industry reputation.
  • Assisting and support consultants with their professional development and attainment of qualifications.
  • Actively represent the business at national and international industry events
  • Supporting the team’s growth and development from a revenue perspective including presales and account management (no sales targets).
This is a position suited for penetration testing team leaders who wish to manage and develop a team of skilled penetration testers whilst having an impact on the strategic direction of wider service lines.

Desirable Skills
  • Proven experience in a previous role leading technical teams.
  • Experience in a managerial penetration testing role with a strong technical background.
  • Development and/or contribution to new service lines and process improvement
  • Research & Development Experience
  • Experience of managing large scale engagements and customer accounts.
  • Strong personnel management skills.
  • Experience with stakeholder management (internal and external)




If you feel like this position is a good fit and would be interested in finding out more, please get in touch with on 07724 660 087 or reach out via LinkedIn through ‘Adu Ansere’

As one of the first, specialist, Information Security recruitment consultancies, Via Resource have developed unparalleled insight and knowledge of the Information Security market accompanied by a vast network of contacts and opportunities for clients and candidates alike. Please get in touch if you would like to find out how we can assist you with your recruitment needs.