I interviewed with ThreatSpike for a Penetration Tester role around 1/26/2026. The process felt unprofessional and the scheduling was a mess due to the company being London-based and several time-zone misalignments with the US. I joined a panel interview at 6am my time, and only one person was there on time; two others arrived 5-10 mins late, didn’t turn on cameras, didn’t introduce themselves and did not ask questions. The interviewer, who was a recent computer science graduate, led with a rapid-fire series of mostly networking and computer science questions, with no focus on pentesting methodology, AD security, or real-world scenarios. I didn’t receive a clear timeline or feedback after the interview, which left me with many unanswered questions about the role and team structure. When I asked about basic details like whether the position was W2 or 1099, and about junior mentorship or shadowing, the responses suggested a lack of organization and clarity. Overall, the process felt disorganized and shallow for a pentesting role, especially at junior levels. If you’re applying, push for a structured plan, explicit timelines, and a clear description of how a junior would be onboarded and supported.
