About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Consultant Team Leader who is passionate about offensive security and eager to impact the security posture of hundreds of organizations. In this role, you will lead a professional team delivering cutting-edge penetration testing and security assessments across diverse environments, including top enterprises, innovative startups, and government sectors
Key Responsibilities:
● Conduct penetration tests on various systems, including client/server, web and mobile applications, infrastructure, networks, internal systems, cloud-based systems, IoT devices, ATMs, and more.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simulate real-world cyber threats and provide actionable recommendations.
● Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and advanced hacking techniques.
● Produce professional reports detailing findings and recommended mitigations.
● Provide global and local clients with solutions to enhance the security level of their systems and assets.
Must-Have Skills:
• 4+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience (applications + infrastructure)
• Experience in cloud security penetration testing and hardening reviews (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong offensive security knowledge, methodologies, and exploit techniques
• Programming/scripting ability in at least one language (Python, Java, C/C++, etc.)
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, APIs)
• Experience using common testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, Nmap, etc.
• Solid understanding of security standards and vulnerability classifications including OWASP Top 10 and CWE/SANS Top 25
• Ability to pass background checks and work securely in sensitive environments
• Willingness to work on-site with flexibility for hybrid arrangements
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