Salary Range: £50,000 - £60,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your Impact
Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Consultant to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on leading, directing and continuously improving the Leonardo UK Red Team, ensuring the effective management, and delivery of adversary simulation, purple team, and penetration testingengagements.
As a Senior Offensive Security Consultant at Leonardo UK, you willbe responsible forleading theRedTeam capability while also delivering as part of aRedReamDeliveryCell to external customersSupporting a global aerospace and defence organisation, you will help protect critical systems, sensitiveinformationand operational services against an evolving cyber threat landscape. This roleoperateswithin a blended hybrid working model, combining home working with on-site collaboration at Leonardo UKand customerlocationsto enable effective teamwork and close engagement with internal stakeholders and customers.
What you'll do as a Senior Offensive Security Consultant
What you’ll bring
We are looking for a motivated self-managed individual who is willing to help design and adapt a constantly evolving service; someone who candemonstrateabove average analytical skills and liaise professionally with peers and customers even under pressure.
Core areas (must have):
Comfortable with suitable coding languages for OST / Malware development (C,C#, Python, JS, Go, Rust)
Strong technical skills within the following specialisms:InitialAccess, Physical Intrusion, EDR Bypass, Cloud Exploitation, Malware Development etc.
Demonstrable experience delivering red team engagements.
Relevant regulatory certifications relating to red team /pentestingcapability (CCRTS, CCRTM, CTL, CTM)
Desirable
Experience in projectsworkingwithin the MOD.
A deep understanding of MITRE and CAF frameworks and how they are utilised within reporting.
Relevantcertifications relating tored teaming /pentestingcapability(OSCP, OSEP, OSED, OSCE, RTO, RTO2, etc
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting.
For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Location
This is a hybrid role with frequent travel required to Bristol and customers locations.
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.
Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location:
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Onsite
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.
Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.
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