Penetration Testing Team Lead

Job Summary

Leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, the full-time Penetration Testing Team Lead will plan, execute, and oversee advanced penetration testing and Red Team engagements for a federal civilian agency, ensuring the protection of sensitive information while working remotely from the National Capital Region.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Red Team and penetration testing engagements across various federal systems, including network infrastructure and cloud environments
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring thorough documentation and actionable findings for technical teams and senior officials
• Mentor junior penetration testers and maintain operational readiness of penetration testing tools and methodologies

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in offensive security with expertise in penetration testing and Red Team operations
• Active Public Trust 6c clearance or the ability to obtain one
• At least one relevant certification such as OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, or CEH
• Hands-on experience with network, web application, and API penetration testing in large-scale environments
• Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and familiarity with NIST SP 800-115 standards