PENETRATION TESTER - SC cleared - Fully Remote £700 a day - CTL

URGENT REQUIREMENT - SC CLEARED CHECK TEAM LEAD (CTL)/PENETRATION TESTER

£650-£700 per day Outside IR35 Fully Remote

Were supporting a major Government programme and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared CHECK Team Lead (CTL)/Penetration Tester to join a highly skilled security team delivering ITHCs, penetration testing, and security assurance activities across complex environments.

Essential Certifications

CSTL Certified (ESSENTIAL)

CSP Certified - PriCSP (Principal Level) (ESSENTIAL)

Important: PraCSP (Practitioner Level) will NOT be sufficient for this role.

Skills Required AzureAWS On-Prem InfrastructureStrong Cloud KnowledgeContainers KubernetesCloud Security/IAMsCI/CDSecurity-focused projects and deliveryIdeally Public Sector experience

Key Experience

Previous penetration testing experience within secure or Government environmentsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience coaching, mentoring, and training junior team membersAbility to deliver and lead security testing engagements to a high standardThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior cyber security professional to work on a high profile programme while enjoying the flexibility of a primarily remote contract.SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.