PENETRATION TESTER – SC Cleared – Fully Remote £700 A Day – CTL

Company: SmartSourcing Ltd
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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.

Skills Required

  • AzureAWS 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.

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Posted: October 17th, 2026