Cybersecurity Red Team Project Manager

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.  

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together. 

Job Description

About the Role

The Cyber Security Project Manager, referred to as the Planning Lead, is responsible for coordinating all activities related to penetration testing projects. This includes managing communication and collaboration between customers, penetration testers, awareness experts, and technical quality managers.

Summary

The Cyber Security Project Manager for Penetration Testing is a leadership role focused on planning, coordinating, and ensuring the quality of penetration testing projects, while maintaining effective communication and process documentation among all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all project activities with internal stakeholders (Lead Penetration Tester, Awareness Expert, Technical Quality Manager) and the customer.
• Plan and execute penetration testing tasks, including scoping meetings and drafting the penetration testing plan.
• Prepare and control access rights for penetration tests.
• Refine and manage the security test calendar/schedule, ensuring tasks are executed according to plan.
• Proactively inform stakeholders (e.g., ECB) about issues such as delays, resource unavailability, or other factors affecting testing or timelines.
• Oversee quality assurance for penetration tests, including reviewing penetration testing reports.
• Coordinate threat-based testing with the Lead Penetration Tester and awareness sessions with the Awareness Expert.
• Support process improvement and documentation of vulnerability management in collaboration with the Technical Quality Manager.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure completeness of handovers and knowledge transfer between resources.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical expertise in system security vulnerabilities, remediation techniques, and network/web protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP).
• Experience in network, web application, and mobile penetration testing.
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools and suites (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Mimikatz).
• Understanding of vulnerability scoring systems (CVSS) and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)2.
• Software development skills (C/C++, Java, Python) are advantageous.
• At least one relevant security certification (e.g., CEH, GPEN, GXPN, OSCP, OSC, or equivalent).

Additional Information

Do you picture yourself in a fast-growing, vibrant team at the cutting edge of software implementation? Does working with international clients across multiple industries sound exciting? Then you’re in the right place. 

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes: 

• A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more. 
• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development. 
• The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events. 

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers.  

Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application! 

Want to know what happens next?  

The recruitment process typically begins with the first step, where the recruiter screens candidates based on their qualifications and fit for the role. This is followed by the second step, where candidates undergo more in-depth evaluations, including technical assessments hiring manager or client to assess both technical skills and team compatibility. The third step involves the company reviewing feedback and aligning on a potential offer. Finally, in the final step, the candidate receives a formal job offer.  

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.