Penetration Testing Team Lead

Position Overview:

• True Zero Technologies is seeking an experienced Penetration Testing Team Lead to oversee and execute advanced penetration testing and Red Team operations.
• This role leads offensive security assessments, identifies exploitable vulnerabilities, and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity posture.
• The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on offensive security experience, technical leadership skills, and knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead penetration testing and Red Team engagements across federal enterprise systems, networks, applications, cloud infrastructure, and APIs.
• Oversee all phases of testing including scoping, reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, exploitation, post-exploitation analysis, and reporting.
• Manage and optimize penetration testing tools, frameworks, and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in offensive cybersecurity, penetration testing, and Red Team operations.
• Must hold certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, or CEH.
• Demonstrated expertise in network, web application, API, and AWS cloud penetration testing in complex enterprise environments.