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information security specialist

🏢 Predatech • 📍 Remote • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
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£55,000 / yr
£4,583 / mo

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Position Overview & Specifications

Predatech is a CREST-accredited penetration testing organisation focused on delivering high-quality technical security. We’re based in Manchester and are a cyber security partner to over 150 organisations across the UK, including some of the largest companies in the world.

We’re growing fast and are searching for more great people to join us. If you’re looking to join a friendly team that cares about delivering high-quality penetration testing, then we want to hear from you.

What makes this role different from all the others?

  • This role will be eligible for share options, so you’ll have the opportunity to own a meaningful amount of the company.
  • You’ll be part of a culture that truly encourages your development.
  • Our work environment is an ego-free zone, and we encourage everyone to be themselves.
  • We regularly organise team meals and activities to help bring the team together.

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The Role:

We are looking for a penetration tester with hands-on experience to join our growing team. This role is perfect for a penetration tester who is keen to lead high-quality testing for a range of interesting clients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing engagements.
  • Providing high-quality reporting and communicating findings to clients.
  • Conducting security research and creating technical content to help inform and educate.
  • Assisting with the continuous development of Predatech’s penetration testing processes and methodologies.
  • Mentoring other team members.

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Who We're Looking For:

The following skills and experience are essential for the role:

  • At least 1 year of professional penetration testing experience covering one or more of the following domains: external network, internal network, web application mobile application testing, red teaming and social engineering.
  • Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good organisation and time management ability.

In addition, the following would be desirable:

  • Development and/or source code review experience.
  • Experience of scoping penetration tests
  • Experience of providing technical cyber security training (particularly to developers).
  • Holding an OSCP, CREST CRT, or CREST CCT certification.
  • Other cyber security certifications such as CEH, Security+, CISM, CISSP, ECSA, TigerScheme.

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What We Can Offer:

We’re determined to create an engaging work culture that delivers a healthy work-life balance and places emphasis on your development. Some of our benefits include:

  • Up to £55,000 salary (DOE).
  • Fully remote or hybrid (based on candidate preference).
  • Share options.
  • Performance bonus.
  • Annual all expenses paid trip to DEFCON in Las Vegas.
  • Regular team meals and activities (for example, go karting, crazy golf and quad biking).
  • Budget and support to achieve cyber security certifications.
  • Access to paid courses and resources.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
  • Free office snacks.
  • Company pension.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Work from home

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Experience:

  • Penetration Testing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Remote

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for information security specialist roles across Predatech's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 / yr bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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