As the Red Team & Offensive Security Leader, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the offensive security strategy, service offerings, and client delivery across the region. You will lead high-profile engagements, establish trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders, and develop a world-class red team practice. This role combines executive leadership, business development, and technical oversight to position the company as a 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 across the region.
- 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, build long-term client relationships, and drive significant business growth and revenue.
- Oversee technical excellence in delivery, including adversary tradecraft, C2 infrastructure, malware development, and EDR/AV evasion.
- Ensure alignment with local regulatory frameworks (e.g., NCA ECC/DCC, ISO, PCI DSS) and global best practices (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
- Accountable for assigned accounts, client relationship management, account growth, revenue, timely project execution, invoice collection, and maintaining margins.
- Represent the company as a thought leader at conferences and industry forums.
- Mentor and grow a team of offensive security professionals, from consultants to senior managers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional practices (e.g., Threat Intelligence, SOC, Cloud Security, Defensive Security) to deliver integrated cyber resilience solutions.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Visionary leadership with the ability to scale and globalize an offensive security practice.
- Strong business acumen with proven P&L ownership, pipeline management, and sales execution.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for engaging technical and executive stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of adversary simulation methodologies, attacker TTPs, and threat modeling frameworks.
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and retain high-performing cybersecurity talent.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for R&D, automation, and scaling red team operations.
Qualifications:
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with significant leadership experience in offensive security and red teaming.
- Proven track record of building and leading a regional or global offensive security/red team practice.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale adversary simulation and red team programs for government, defense, critical infrastructure, or financial services sectors.
- Strong technical foundation with exposure to advanced offensive tradecraft (C2 frameworks, malware development, social engineering, physical intrusion, BAS tools).
- 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.
What We Offer:
A competitive compensation package based on performance, continuous learning opportunities, transformative leadership insights, and a diverse and inclusive culture.
If you believe you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
