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kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan
RM15,000 per month
permanent

specialism
information technology
sub specialism
it & cyber security
reference number
91M0273484_9294375153924613669

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Our client is an established cybersecurity consulting firm delivering offensive security, penetration testing, and security assessment services to enterprise clients across various industries. Due to continued business growth, they are expanding their Offensive Security team and are looking for an experienced technical leader to drive project delivery and mentor the next generation of penetration testers. ...

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As a Lead Penetration Tester, you will combine hands-on offensive security expertise with technical leadership responsibilities. You will oversee multiple penetration testing engagements while mentoring consultants, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and strengthening the organisation's offensive security capabilities.

You will be responsible for conducting and reviewing assessments across:

External & Internal Network Penetration Testing
Web Application Security Testing
Mobile Application Security Testing
API Security Testing
Active Directory Assessments
Cloud Security Assessments (AWS, Azure & GCP)
Wireless Security Testing
Red Team & Purple Team Exercises

You will also contribute to improving penetration testing methodologies, developing automation, enhancing internal playbooks, and expanding offensive security service offerings.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Minimum 8 years of Information Security experience
At least 5 years of hands-on Penetration Testing experience
Minimum 2 years leading or mentoring technical teams
Strong knowledge of Windows & Linux Security, Active Directory, Networking, OWASP Top 10, API Security, and Cloud Security
Hands-on experience with Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound, Impacket, Mimikatz, Wireshark, Kali Linux
Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Professional certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CRTO, or CRTE are highly preferred.

about the manager/team
You will join a highly technical Offensive Security team comprising experienced penetration testers and security consultants who deliver complex security assessments for enterprise clients. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical engagements, mentor security professionals, influence the team's technical direction, and work with cutting-edge offensive security tools and methodologies in a collaborative consulting environment.

about the job

You will be responsible for conducting and reviewing assessments across:

External & Internal Network Penetration Testing
Web Application Security Testing
Mobile Application Security Testing
API Security Testing
Active Directory Assessments
Cloud Security Assessments (AWS, Azure & GCP)
Wireless Security Testing
Red Team & Purple Team Exercises

You will also contribute to improving penetration testing methodologies, developing automation, enhancing internal playbooks, and expanding offensive security service offerings.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Minimum 8 years of Information Security experience
At least 5 years of hands-on Penetration Testing experience
Minimum 2 years leading or mentoring technical teams
Strong knowledge of Windows & Linux Security, Active Directory, Networking, OWASP Top 10, API Security, and Cloud Security
Hands-on experience with Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound, Impacket, Mimikatz, Wireshark, Kali Linux
Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Professional certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CRTO, or CRTE are highly preferred.

skills
VAPT, OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, CRTE, GPEN, GXPN
qualifications
Minimum 8 years of Information Security experience.
Minimum 5 years in Penetration Testing.
Minimum 2 years leading a technical team.
education
Bachelor Degree

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