Penetration Testing Team Leader

Company Description

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Job Description

Are you ready to discover the role of a Penetration Testing Team Leader in Netcompany?

As the Penetration Testing Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing penetration testing and red teaming engagements. You will lead a team of skilled ethical hackers, ensuring high-quality service delivery while mentoring and developing team members. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance hands-on testing with leadership responsibilities, client management, and continuous service improvement.

As a Penetration Testing Team Leader you will:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of penetration testers and red team experts.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of penetration testing and red team engagements across various domains (network, web applications, cloud, mobile, physical, etc.).
• Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and tailor assessments accordingly.
• Develop and refine testing methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure thorough documentation of findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies in professional reports.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with other cybersecurity teams to integrate offensive security insights into broader security programs.
• Drive the development of automated tools and scripts to improve testing efficiency.
• Assist in pre-sales activities, including scoping engagements and client presentations.

Qualifications

What would make you a fit for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or other relevant fields.
• 5+ years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or offensive security roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role within a cybersecurity team.
• Strong expertise in penetration testing methodologies (OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, PTES, OSSTMM, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, Nmap, and others.
• Deep understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSED, CISSP, CRTO, GXPN) are highly desirable.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, GCP) would be an asset.

Additional Information

Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with: 

• The opportunity to work in a modern environment & in a hybrid working model
• A seamless onboarding experience and a buddy to support you on your first steps
• A competitive compensation & benefits package
• Health and life insurance program
• Meal and commuting allowance
• Well-being activities (on premises)
• Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings)
• A personalized development plan for targeted career growth

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

By joining Netcompany in Athens, you will be part of a vivid team of 2,300+ tech professionals. When at the office, you'll have the flexibility to work from our three modern, sustainable, and state-of-the-art offices!

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of the Netcompany culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

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