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Senior Offensive Security Consultant

LT Harper Recruitment GroupUnited Kingdom🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your offensive security career with a remote role offering diverse projects and opportunities for skill expansion, perfect for experienced professionals eager to identify vulnerabilities and enhance client security. You'll thrive in this position if you enjoy hands-on technical challenges and clear communication, with a competitive salary up to £60K available. Apply today to join a dynamic cybersecurity team!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United Kingdom
BashPenetration TestingPowerShellPython

Job Description

Senior Offensive Security Consultant - Remote - Travel to office once a month - Up to £60K (Depending on experience)


My client is looking for a Senior Offensive Security Consultant to join there cyber security team, working on a variety of technical security engagements for clients across different industries.


This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys identifying vulnerabilities, understanding how systems can be compromised, and helping organizations strengthen their security posture. You’ll work across a broad range of environments and have the opportunity to develop your expertise in multiple areas of offensive security.


The Role


Depending on your experience and interests, projects may include:


  • Web application and API penetration testing
  • Internal and external infrastructure assessments
  • Wireless security testing
  • Mobile application security
  • Red and Purple Team engagements
  • Physical security assessments
  • Hardware and device security testing
  • Development of penetration testing tools and methodologies


You’ll work directly with clients, clearly communicate technical findings and provide practical recommendations that help organizations understand and reduce their security risk.


What There Looking For


You’ll ideally have:

  • Professional experience in penetration testing, red teaming, bug bounty programmes, CTFs or security research
  • Strong understanding of networks, operating systems, applications and common attack techniques
  • Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Caido, ZAP, Nessus, Cobalt Strike or other C2 frameworks
  • Scripting or development experience using Python, Bash and/or PowerShell
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to communicate technical security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • A genuine interest in ethical hacking and keeping up with the evolving threat landscape


Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CRT, CTM, OSWA, OSEP, or CTL would be beneficial.


Why Join?


You’ll have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging security engagements while continuing to develop your technical skills. The team encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration and professional development, with opportunities to broaden your experience across different areas of offensive security.


If you’re passionate about ethical hacking and want a role where you can continue developing while working on interesting real-world security challenges, I'd like to hear from you.

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