Penetration Tester Manager

NVISO Security; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Company car + Belgian fuel card

Team events

Job summary

NVISO Security in Brussels is seeking a Penetration Tester Manager to lead a skilled team delivering high-quality security assessments for diverse clients. You will manage testing projects, stay current with threats, and drive improvements in testing methodologies and reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, client-facing interaction, and ongoing professional development within a fast-paced European cyber security environment. Flexible hours and home-office options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical security professionals.
• Strong background in penetration testing across networks, apps, and systems.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and deliver security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of penetration testers.
• Plan and execute security assessments and testing activities.
• Coordinate projects based on risk and business impact; develop plans and resources.
• Interact with clients to understand requirements and present findings.
• Develop and refine testing procedures and tool use.
• Create detailed reports with vulnerabilities and remediation steps.

Skills

Leadership

Penetration testing

Project management

Client interaction

Tool & methodology development

Documentation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Methodologies

Job description

Who are we?

It all starts with the mission: NVISO is here to protect European society from potentially devastating cyber attacks! This means we offer cyber security services to private and governmental organizations to help them better prepare for, prevent, detect and respond to cyber security incidents.

All of this is built on four fundamental values that define who we are: We are Proud, We Break Barriers, We Care and No BS!

Tasks

The Penetration Tester Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of penetration testers to conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in customer applications and IT infrastructure. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing penetration testing activities, ensuring qualitative service delivery.

As a Penetration Tester Manager, you are responsible for:

1.Leadership & People Management

• Ability to build an inclusive, high-performing team culture focused on ownership and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical security professionals
• Ability to coach team members, provide constructive feedback, and support career growth
• Experience conducting performance reviews, setting goals, and managing individual development plans
• Strong conflict-resolution and stakeholder-management skills

2. Penetration Testing

• Plan and execute penetration tests on various IT assets, including networks, applications, and systems.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

3. Project Management

• Coordinate and prioritize penetration testing projects based on risk and business impact.
• Develop project plans, set timelines, and allocate resources effectively.

4. Client Interaction

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand their security requirements.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and understandable manner to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create and present proposals to clients based on the needs of the clients

5. Tool and Methodology Development

• Challenge the status quo on how we perform penetration testing and actively lead changes within the organization to strategically implement changes
• Evaluate and implement new penetration testing tools and methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of the team.
• Contribute to the development of standardized testing procedures.

6. Documentation

• Create comprehensive and clear reports detailing vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended remediation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities, methodologies, and results

Requirements

• You hold citizenship in one of the 32 NATO member states
• Technical proficiency in penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Benefits

At NVISO, we care. We are committed to offering you a highly competitive remuneration package including financial and non-financial components:

• A training budget of 10.000€ and 10 days every two years
• Company car + Belgian fuel card
• Working and learning from the best people in the European cyber security industry. We have multiple SANS Instructors working at NVISO, our staff has presented at popular hacking conferences (BlackHat, BruCON, OWASP, etc) and all of our technical staff can acquire deep technical security certifications (GSE, GXPN, GREM, GCFA, OSCP, etc)
• An entrepreneurial and agile company, where you will be stimulated and supported in driving new initiatives (either through internal innovation or by improving our service offering), without losing sight of having fun!
• Regular team-building and fun events throughout the year;
• Our commitment to coach and counsel you and help you grow; each employee receives a personal coach within the team, whose role is to ensure your well-being and helps you grow in your career!
• Flexible working hours and home office possibilities
• Flex Reward Plan
• 32 holidays

Disclaimer on the Use of AI Tools in the Application Process

Please be aware that the creation and submission of application documents (e.g. CV, cover letter, case studies, etc.) using AI-powered tools is only permitted to a limited extent.

Our expectations:

• Application documents must authentically reflect your own qualifications, personality, and motivation.
• The use of AI for supportive purposes (e.g. spell-checking, improving wording) is acceptable.
• Fully generated application documents created by AI without personal adaptation or review are not permitted.
• Under no circumstances may NVISO information, data, or documents be uploaded to or processed by external AI tools.

We reserve the right to exclude applications from the selection and interview process that are clearly created primarily or exclusively by AI and show no recognizable personal input.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process and to obtain an authentic impression of our applicants.