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Penetration Tester

Outside IR35 Cyber Security
£650–£700 per day
Source: Recruitment Agency
Posted today · Closes in 7 days · 21 Sep 2026
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Comparable market8 live roles New this week4 comparable roles Typical disclosed rate£513/day Outside IR3513% of comparable roles Remote / hybrid88% of comparable roles Skill-market signalRare skill combination Penetration Testing1 live role ethical hacker1 live role
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Pay rate£650–£700 per day
IR35 statusOutside IR35
Contract durationNot disclosed
Start dateNot disclosed
Working arrangementRemote
LocationUK-wide
Security clearanceSC — Active clearance required
IT specialismCyber Security

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Comparable live roles84 added in the last 7 days
Typical disclosed rate£513/day6 comparable roles disclose a usable rate
Outside IR3513%1 of 8 comparable live roles
Remote / hybrid88%7 comparable roles offer remote or hybrid working
Above comparable live median+£163/day vs the comparable live median
Rare skill combinationNo other live contract currently shares two or more of this role’s listed Core Skills.

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