As the Red Team & Offensive Security Leader, you will shape and drive the offensive security strategy, service offerings, and client delivery across the region. Your responsibilities will include leading high-profile engagements, establishing trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders, and developing a world-class red team practice. By combining executive leadership, business development, and technical oversight, you will position the company as the market leader in adversarial simulation and offensive security consulting.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth plan for the Red Team and Offensive Security practice.
- Lead high-impact client engagements, including red team, purple team, adversarial simulation, and advanced penetration testing.
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level executives, translating complex offensive security risks into business-relevant strategies.
- Develop go-to-market strategies to build long-term client relationships and drive business growth.
- Oversee technical excellence in delivery, including adversary tradecraft and malware development.
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory frameworks and global best practices.
- Manage client relationships, account growth, revenue, and project execution.
- Represent the company as a thought leader at industry forums.
- Mentor and grow a team of offensive security professionals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional practices to deliver integrated cyber resilience solutions.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Visionary leadership ability to scale and globalize an offensive security practice.
- Strong business acumen with experience in P&L ownership and sales execution.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for engaging technical and executive stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of adversary simulation methodologies and threat modeling frameworks.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for research and development in cybersecurity.
Qualifications:
- 12–15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in offensive security and red teaming.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale adversary simulation and red team programs.
- Strong technical foundation in advanced offensive tradecraft.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Recognized certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, OSEP, OSEE, GXPN, CRTO, SANS GWAPT, GPEN are desirable.
Language Requirements:
- [Language requirements not specified, please inquire directly for specifics.]
This position offers a competitive compensation package and fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. If you meet the qualifications, consider applying for this opportunity to build a better working world.
