AVP Penetration Testing Team Lead 10068811

Penetration Testing Lead
Technology Banking
Hybrid (London (Moorgate) 3 days per week)
Salary & Package TBC

Opportunity for a skilled Cyber Security Professional with penetration testing and red team expertise to join a global financial services organisation. This is a hands-on role where you'll simulate advanced cyber attacks, test defences, and influence enterprise-level security strategy. This is a hands-on Lead role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead red team operations, penetration testing, and ethical hacking engagements

Plan and deliver cyber attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, and social engineering tests

Work with SOC teams on purple team exercises to enhance detection and response

Produce executive reporting on cyber threats, risks, and remediation progress

Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to strengthen overall cyber resilience

Skills & Experience

3+ years in penetration testing / ethical hacking / red teaming

Strong understanding of cyber threats, APTs, threat actor tactics, and exploit development

Familiar with SIEM, defensive security monitoring, incident response, and detection engineering

Deep knowledge of network, web application, and enterprise architecture security

Excellent communication skills to present cyber risk insights to stakeholders

Hybrid working model - 3 days in the London office. Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Apply now to take on a high-impact role in cyber security, penetration testing, and ethical hacking at enterprise scale.


This role could suit individuals who have held the following role titles: Penetration Tester, Red Team Specialist, Ethical Hacker, Security Tester, Vulnerability Analyst, Offensive Security Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst.

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