Penetration Testing & Red Team Recruitment

Penetration testing and red team talent sits at the premium end of the cyber security market. Technical depth, certification portfolio, and demonstrable methodology all matter. We recruit for internal pen test teams, consultancies, and specialist red team operations.

The market

The pen testing market is highly credential-driven — CREST, OSCP, and CHECK status carry significant weight. But credentials alone aren't enough: employers want evidence of methodology, report quality, and real-world vulnerability discovery. The best pen testers are often embedded in consultancy practices and move infrequently. Recruiting them requires sector relationships and direct outreach, not job board advertising.

Roles we recruit

• Penetration Tester (Infrastructure / Web App)
• Red Team Operator
• Security Researcher
• Vulnerability Analyst
• CHECK Team Leader
• CREST Certified Tester
• Physical Penetration Tester
• Purple Team Lead

Experience and skills

Pen testers develop through a combination of CTF participation, self-study, and formal lab environments (HackTheBox, TryHackMe, SANS), progressing through junior associate roles to senior and lead positions. The best have a track record of CVE discovery or notable CTF performance and take their professional development seriously. Most are embedded in consultancies and need a compelling reason to move.

• CREST CRT / CCT Infrastructure or Web
• OSCP / OSCE3
• CHECK Team Member / Leader
• Burp Suite / Metasploit / Cobalt Strike
• Web Application Testing (OWASP Top 10)
• Active Directory Attack Paths
• Report Writing & Client Communication
• Scripting (Python / Bash / PowerShell)