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Public sector role profile
Hire a Penetration Test Coordinator for Government & Public Sector
Steer external tests from scope to remediation — procurement and politics included
We run these mandates through IT recruitment with IT executive search depth, experienced IT recruiters and structured technology recruitment delivery.
Government needs recurring tests for digital services and line-of-business systems; coordinators translate requirements into clear scopes and tenders.
PTES and OWASP practice guide execution — aligned with procurement rules and maintenance windows.
Outcomes feed vulnerability management and NIS2-style evidence packs.
We recruit coordinators with public procurement experience and technical literacy.
Role profile
Purpose
Make tests repeatable and actionable — with disciplined remediation tracking.
Typical accountability
Scope, tendering, report acceptance, prioritisation, interfaces to AppSec/SOC.
Example KPIs
- • critical finding closure within SLA
- • annual coverage of critical systems
- • reduction of recurring findings
Responsibilities in detail
1. Programme planning
Annual plan; risk focus; scenario hints from MITRE ATT&CK where useful.
2. Procurement
Qualified suppliers; NDAs and data classification.
3. Remediation
Prioritisation, retests, escalation for sensitive systems.
4. Evidence
ISMS integration; alignment with digital programmes.
Interfaces
Internal
- AppSec
- CISO
- operations
- service owners
External
- test vendors
- CSIRT
Tight scope avoids unfocused testing without priorities.
Qualifications
Professional
- offensive basics
- reporting
- procurement
Personal
- organisation
- communication
- follow-through
Compensation notes
Coordination roles near security manager bands.
Challenges
Maintenance windows; threat evolution.
- • Vendor-delivered systems constrain testing.
- • Political sensitivity of findings.
- • Remediation capacity.
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