Security Test Lead

Security Testing Practice Lead | £80-85k | London (Hybrid)

We're working with a growing cyber security consultancy looking to hire a Security Testing Practice Lead to take ownership of their security testing function.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical delivery with practice growth, team development, and client engagement - ideal for someone who wants to step into (or is already operating at) a leadership level while still staying close to the tech.

Salary: £80-85,000

Location: London (2 days onsite)

The Role:

You'll be responsible for leading and scaling the security testing practice, ensuring high-quality delivery across engagements while shaping the future direction of the service offering.

This includes owning delivery standards, supporting commercial activity, and mentoring a team of testers - all while remaining hands-on where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the security testing practice (services, tooling, methodologies)
• Oversee delivery across testing engagements (web, infra, cloud, etc.)
• Ensure quality, consistency, and technical excellence across all outputs
• Support pre-sales, scoping and client engagement activities
• Manage team utilisation, capacity, and performance
• Mentor and develop testers, driving a strong technical culture
• Contribute to practice growth and new service development

Key Skills & Experince:

• Strong background in penetration testing / security testing (CHECK or equivalent)
• Experience leading or mentoring teams (or ready to step up)
• Ability to engage with clients and support commercial discussions
• Strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience across web, infrastructure, cloud and application testing
• Understanding of delivery processes, quality assurance and scaling services

This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can shape a security testing function, not just deliver within one.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now!

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