Position:                         Presales Consultant – Penetration Testing 

My client are the cyber security specialist arm of a $bn group. For over 30 years, we’ve modernised the IT infrastructure and secured the data of leading commercial and public sector organisations across the UK, delivering tailored services and solutions to our customers. Our mission is to empower and deliver the ultimate protection and performance across our customers’ infrastructure, simplifying the management and minimising disruption against modern cyber threats. 

The Role 

My client is seeking an experienced pentester who has experience or wants to move into presales. An amazing opportunity. 

With a decade-long reputation for innovation and excellence in CHECK and CREST Penetration Testing services, we serve government, financial, and commercial sectors. This role supports our expanding sales team and customer base by providing technical assistance and developing comprehensive and winning scopes of work and proposals. 

Key Areas of Responsibility  

• Customer Interaction: Assist account managers in understanding customer requirements and drafting appropriate scopes and proposals. 
• Client Engagement: Attend and lead customer meetings, conference calls, and presentations. 
• Service Promotion: Advise on and promote our Penetration Testing & Security Consultancy services. 
• Training: Provide technical and compliance training to the Sales Team in an accessible manner. 
• Collaboration: Work with the CHECK and CREST Penetration Testing Team to develop high-quality, competitive scopes, proposals, and supporting documentation. 
• Knowledge Sharing: Participate in knowledge sharing with all commercial personnel. 
• Technical Proficiency: Maintain and develop comprehensive knowledge of all Testing and Consultancy Services. 
• Client Queries: Address technical and scoping queries from existing and potential clients. 
• Professional Development: Develop skills that enhance performance as a Pre-Sales Consultant. 

Role Requirements  

• Proficient technical and market knowledge of Penetration Testing and IT Health Check assessments (Servers, Infrastructure, Applications, Mobile Computing, and Social Engineering). 
• Awareness of IT & Information Security Good Practices to provide competent and reliable advice. 
• Experience with Government IT Health Checks, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials Scheme, and Industry Standard Security Testing Methodologies.