Penetration Test Engagement Manager - 6-month contract (Inside IR35) - Hybrid, Central London

Penetration Test Engagement Manager - 6-month contract (Inside IR35) - Hybrid, Central London

Overview: Delivery lead for penetration-testing programmes - manage vendors, run remediation tracking and report status to security leadership.

Key responsibilities

Manage end-to-end penetration testing engagements (scoping, vendor management, scheduling, reporting).

Lead remediation planning, create progress trackers and run monthly governance updates.

Operate and manage automated platforms (eg, Pentera) and coordinate verification of fixes.

Liaise with engineering and security teams to prioritise findings and ensure remediation ownership.

Produce clear executive and technical reports and present status to security leadership.

Must have

Experience leading pen test programmes and managing external vendors.

Strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to translate findings into actionable remediation.

Nice to have

Hands-on pen testing background and prior use of Pentera or similar platforms.