Haystack
← Back to Jobs
Temporary/Casual
Technology
FR

Penetration Tester

Formula RecruitmentUnited Kingdom🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United Kingdom
Active DirectoryPowerShellPython

Job Description

Penetration Tester: Contract: Up to £500/day Outside IR35: Remote, UK: 3 month rolling

A well-established technology business is seeking a contract Penetration Tester to strengthen its offensive security capability.

As a Penetration Tester, you'd be running hands-on testing across infrastructure, cloud and application environments, with scope for red and purple team work. You'd turn findings into clear, practical reporting for both technical and senior audiences.

As a contract Penetration Tester you'll be competent in:

- Infrastructure, cloud and web application testing

- Active Directory attack paths

- Scripting your own tooling in Python, PowerShell or similar

- Writing clear reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders

- OSCP or equivalent certification is a strong advantage.

If you're a Penetration Tester seeking your next contract and the project sounds interesting then apply and we can schedule a call!

Please note, not all applicants will receive feedback given the amount of applications received.

Similar jobs