URGENT REQUIREMENT - SC CLEARED CHECK TEAM LEAD (CTL)
Why this role stands out
This is an excellent opportunity for an SC Cleared CHECK Team Lead to leverage their expertise in penetration testing and cloud security within a high-profile government program, offering the flexibility of a remote role and competitive daily rates. If you possess CSTL and CSP certifications, thrive in leading security assurance activities, and excel at mentoring junior team members, you'll find this position rewarding. Apply now to contribute to critical national security initiatives.
Quick overview
Job description
£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.
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