Team Lead – Infrastructure

CHECK Team Lead – Infrastructure & Applications

Opus have partnered with a Penetration Testing specialist consultancy as they expand their CHECK testing team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced CTL to step into a role with genuine influence, long‑term progression, and the ability to shape and own the organisation’s CHECK testing capability.

If you’re an established CTL looking for a role where you can lead strategy, build a high‑performing team, and play a pivotal part in scaling a respected consultancy, this is the one.

• Lead and develop the organisation’s CHECK testing function across infrastructure and application security
• Own and evolve the strategic direction of the CHECK practice
• Mentor, guide, and grow a team of talented CHECK testers and consultants
• Act as a senior technical authority on engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery
• Drive capability development, tooling, methodologies, and service maturity
• Work closely with leadership to influence business direction and service expansion
• Represent the consultancy as a trusted expert to clients, partners, and industry bodies
• This is a leadership role with both strategic and hands‑on elements, offering autonomy and the chance to build something exceptional.

• Strong background in infrastructure and application penetration testing
• Ability to define and execute strategy for a technical function
• Excellent communication skills and client‑facing confidence

• Clear progression to Head of Department
• Ownership of the entire CHECK capability
• Influence over strategy, tooling, and service direction
• Fully remote within the UK
• Join a consultancy that is scaling fast and investing heavily in its people and services