Security Pen Tester

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£46,400 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Pen Testing OSCP Networking Cloud Environments Security Analytical Thinking

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Summary

The role

Our Information Security team is at the heart of protecting a global retail and eCommerce business. With over 15,000 IT users and a digital reach spanning 60 countries, we work to keep our systems, colleagues, and customers safe every day.

We are looking for a Security Pen Tester to join our proactive line of defence. In this role, you will think like an attacker to find vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, providing the clear guidance our Technology teams need to stay secure.

Whether you are exploring security within our offices or our rapidly expanding warehouse environments, you will be part of a collaborative team that values growth.

What you’ll take on

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we don't stand still. Enacting our ‘Let's Take It On’ spirit means pushing boundaries and learning to evolve. As part of the team, you will:

  • Plan and execute authorised pen tests across our networks, applications, and infrastructure to simulate security breaches and assess risk.
  • Identify security gaps caused by technical flaws or human error and advise on best-practice remediations.
  • Innovate with fresh testing methods, scripts, and automated tools to enhance our security posture.
  • Communicate technical risks through high-quality reports, explaining the potential business impact to stakeholders with clarity.
  • Collaborate with Detection Engineers and SOC teams to turn findings into long-term security playbooks.
  • Monitor the evolving threat landscape through continuous learning and collaboration with national cybersecurity bodies.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Technical Expertise: Experience of professional pen testing experience supported by an OSCP, CREST CRT, or equivalent certification.
  • Analytical Thinking: A solution-oriented mindset with a deep understanding of operating systems, networking, and cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex technical risks into simple, actionable insights for everyone.
  • Adaptability: Comfort working independently or collaborating within a diverse team to solve complex problems.
  • Organisation: Excellent time management skills and the ability to scope tests effectively to meet business needs.
  • Professional Growth: A proactive approach to development and a willingness to share knowledge to help the wider team succeed.

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Benefits

- 25% off most [Employer hidden], MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through [Employer hidden])

- Company performance based bonus

- Sharesave scheme

- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas

- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty

- Early VIP access to sale stock

- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops

- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices

- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services

- Free on-site parking

- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing

- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification

- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the [Employer hidden] day for free from your place of work or local store

- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [contact hidden] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on [contact hidden] and leave a voicemail.

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#### Apply

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

#### Inform

Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

#### Review

This is a 2 stage interview process including a technical interview, followed by a competency based interview with a task.

#### Offer

If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and [Employer hidden] steps. This is where your journey with [Employer hidden] begins.

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