URGENT REQUIREMENT - REMOTE - PENETRATION TESTER - 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.

Technical Skills Required

Azure

AWS On-Prem Infrastructure

Strong Cloud Knowledge

Containers Kubernetes

Cloud Security/IAMs

CI/CD

Security-focused projects and delivery

Ideally Public Sector experience

Key Experience

Previous penetration testing experience within secure or Government environments

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience coaching, mentoring, and training junior team members

Ability to deliver and lead security testing engagements to a high standard

This 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.