Horrible company and scary time to be working here - Security Consultant Pen Test Partners Employee Review

1.0
Aug 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Currently there are none in my opinion.

Cons

It's hard to explain to outsiders just how dysfunctional and toxic this company is. There is undeniably an inside clique among leadership and key individuals. If your face doesn't fit, then you'll be ostracised, side-lined, denied opportunities, and in some instances subjected to bullying behaviour. The company is clearly struggling financially, but I think much of leadership are clinging onto what's left of PTP for dear life, as they know they would likely struggle to get roles elsewhere. Too many are sitting on their hands in comfortable roles, trying (and failing) to look busy, or flagrantly wasting company money on various jollies whilst staff are made redundant. Attrition is high; much of the talent has already left, and morale has dropped accordingly. The company has a incredibly callous attitude to leavers. Things feel very competitive and hostile. Employee benefits are a joke compared to competitors. Certain teams feel more siloed than ever. You will just be given excuses as to why you can't get involved or strung along with patronising delay tactics. If you raise issues internally you will essentially be told "not to make a fuss". Please ask yourself sincerely if this is somewhere you want to work. I advise you to heed the caution of the many negative reviews and look elsewhere.

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5.0
Dec 4, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The culture at PTP is incredible & it influences the entire business. From an internal operations perspective, the culture drives hiring decisions, how we communicate and collaborate, and how we organically grow the business. It’s professional, fair, and embraces new ideas. From an external perspective, PTP genuinely strives to be a productive member of the greater cyber environment. I was promised this approach during my interview process & I can honestly say that I’ve been super impressed over my first 7 months here. All the partners, very much including the general partner, are fantastic people inside and outside of the office. I couldn’t recommend PTP enough.

Cons

There aren’t any cons to mention that wouldn’t exist in any other fast-paced, exciting, growth-oriented cyber company

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1.0
Oct 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nothing that you couldn't get from another pentesting firm

Cons

1) The founding partner is a narcissist 2) "Managing Consultant" is just a title for techies who are happy to volunteer to do a bit of people management for free. 3) They refuse to pay market rate due to the partners having rose tinted glasses 4) Partners love to dangle a carrot to entice employees to do something but when said thing is done, zero reward is given. 5) Company culture is completely toxic, makes sense as to why they hired a head of culture. 6) It's very evident that you are just an employee number, unless you are happy to get pally with a founding partner. 7) Could be here all day writing cons

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