Join Precursor Security as a CREST-certified penetration tester, SOC analyst, incident responder, or compliance consultant. Remote-first with offices in Leeds, London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. Funded CREST exam progression and annual training budget.
Precursor Security is a CREST-accredited UK cyber security firm with open roles for penetration testers (CREST CRT/CCT, OSCP), SOC analysts (CCSA, Tier 1-3), incident responders, and compliance consultants (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). All technical roles are remote-first with offices in Leeds, London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The firm funds CREST exam fees, provides an annual training budget, and supports structured certification progression for all technical staff.
Penetration testing, SOC operations, incident response, and security consultancy roles.
CREST-certified penetration testers conducting web application, infrastructure, cloud, mobile, and API assessments. Structured CREST progression from CRT to CCT Infrastructure and CCT Application. Exam fees funded. Senior testers lead red team operations and client-facing engagements across regulated sectors.
24/7 Security Operations Centre analysts across Tier 1 triage, Tier 2 investigation, and Tier 3 threat hunting. Training provided in Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, and Defender XDR. Shift allowances for 24/7 coverage roles.
Digital forensics investigators and incident responders handling ransomware, business email compromise, and advanced persistent threats. Experience with EnCase, FTK, memory analysis, and malware reverse engineering required. Feeds direct findings into SOC detection engineering.
Compliance consultants specialising in ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, GDPR, and the UK Cyber Security Resilience Bill. Client-facing roles advising on governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and PCI QSA qualifications supported.
Remote-first culture with optional office access in Leeds (HQ), London, Newcastle SOC, and Edinburgh. Flexible working hours with core collaboration time. SOC roles require shift work with competitive shift allowances and rotation schedules.
Submit your CV and cover letter. We review all applications focusing on technical skills, certifications, and relevant experience in pentesting, SOC operations, or consultancy.
Initial technical interview covering your background, methodology, and approach. Pentest roles: OWASP Top 10 and testing methodology. SOC roles: incident triage and tool knowledge.
Practical assessment testing real-world skills. Pentesters complete a CTF or vulnerability assessment. SOC analysts analyse simulated security events. Typically 2-4 hours.
Offer includes salary, benefits, training budget, and certification support. Onboarding includes tool access, mentorship assignment, and a structured training plan for your progression.
Submit your CV and cover letter. We review all applications focusing on technical skills, certifications, and relevant experience.
Initial technical interview covering your background, methodology, and approach to security testing or threat analysis.
Practical assessment testing real-world skills. CTF for pentesters, simulated SOC exercise for analysts. Typically 2-4 hours.
Offer includes salary, training budget, and certification support. Structured onboarding and mentorship assignment.
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