Academy Penetration Testing Consultant

Bridewell

Join Bridewell’s Academy as a Penetration Testing Consultant developing security skills. Participate in real-world engagements while gaining professional certifications and mentorship.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCardiff • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Bridewell’s 18-month Academy programme towards becoming a qualified offensive security professional.
Develop technical, consulting and client-facing skills for high-quality penetration testing services.
Work alongside experienced penetration testers and consultants, gaining exposure to real engagements.
Build foundation in penetration testing methodology, technical security principles and consulting behaviours.
Work towards key early-career milestones including Cyber Scheme Foundation Level (CSFL).
Assist experienced consultants with real client engagements during hands-on training.
Deepen understanding of web application testing, vulnerability identification and remediation advice.
Progress towards recognised industry practitioner status in final stage of Academy.
Be supported by a dedicated mentor and access to structured learning platforms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Support the delivery of penetration testing engagements under the guidance of experienced consultants.
Follow agreed methodologies, rules of engagement, legal boundaries, and Bridewell quality standards.
Carry out vulnerability identification, validation, evidence capture, and initial risk assessment.
Contribute to penetration testing reports by documenting findings, impact, evidence, and remediation advice clearly and accurately.
Support engagement preparation, including kick-off activities, connectivity checks, and client communication.
Escalate risks, blockers, unexpected findings, or scope concerns promptly to the lead consultant or engagement manager.
Communicate professionally with clients during meetings, updates, debriefs, and written correspondence.
Author penetration testing reports. Explain technical issues in a clear and accessible way to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Take ownership of personal development across the Academy pathway, including training, certifications, mentoring, and practical labs.
Actively seek, receive, and apply feedback from mentors, lead consultants, peers, and quality assurance reviews.
Manage time effectively across client delivery, training, certification preparation, and internal activities.
Collaborate positively with Academy peers, penetration testers, resourcing planning, and wider Bridewell teams while demonstrating professionalism, curiosity, and accountability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
Flexible Working (around core office hours)
Company Pension
Employee Shareholder Scheme
Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service
Family Leave – After 1 year of service
Enhanced Maternity based on length of service
Life Assurance
Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vison care)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Penetration TestingVulnerability IdentificationRisk AssessmentEvidence CaptureWeb Application Testing

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTime ManagementCollaborationCuriosityAccountability

Certifications

Cyber Scheme Foundation Level (CSFL)