Lead Penetration Tester

zyncgroup.io; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in penetration testing is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team while managing pen testing engagements and conducting advanced tests across various environments. You will also create comprehensive reports and maintain custom tools. Ideal candidates have several years of experience, strong knowledge of IT networks, and C1 level German proficiency. The position offers attractive salary and strong progression plans, and it's remote from anywhere in Germany.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Strong progression plans

Excellent training opportunities

Personal development

Opportunity to attain certifications

Qualifications

• Several years professional experience conducting penetration tests.
• Strong knowledge of IT networks and Operating Systems.
• Minimum C1 level German or above with good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers.
• Coordinate and manage pen testing engagements.
• Perform advanced penetration tests on various environments.
• Create high-quality penetration test reports.
• Review and quality-check reports before delivery.
• Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts.

Skills

Penetration Testing

IT Networks

Python

JavaScript

Client Reporting

Education

OSCP Certification

OSEP Certification

Job description

I am hiring a Lead Penetration Tester on behalf of a global leader in the industry, specialising in providing innovative solutions and services across diverse sectors. Known for their commitment to excellence, the company leverages cutting‑edge technology and a customer‑centric approach to drive efficiency and growth. With a strong focus on sustainability and collaboration, they foster an inclusive work environment, empowering employees to deliver impactful results while contributing to the company’s vision of shaping a better future.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to ensure high‑quality project delivery.
• Coordinate and manage pen testing engagements, including planning, scoping, resource allocation, client communication, and ensuring smooth execution end‑to‑end.
• Perform advanced penetration tests on internal and external infrastructures, networks, web applications, APIs and cloud environments, for a wide range of clients.
• Create high‑quality penetration test reports, including clear findings, exploit details, risk ratings, and remediation guidance, and present results directly to clients.
• Review and quality‑check reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation before delivery to clients.
• Develop and maintain custom tools, scripts, and automation, enhancing your testing workflow and contributing to internal research projects.

This role is remote from anywhere in Germany.

Essential:

• Several years professional experience conducting penetration tests
• Strong knowledge of IT networks and Operating Systems
• Experience with programming languages e.g. Python, JavaScript etc.
• Ability to create clear, structured, and client‑ready pen test reports, and confidently present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Minimum C1 level German or above with a good knowledge of English
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSEP

Desirable:

• Experience with IoT and/or OT Penetration Tests
• Proven leadership qualities e.g. project leadership and mentoring

Company Benefits:

• Attractive salary
• Strong progression plans
• Excellent training opportunities and personal development
• Opportunity to attain certifications
• Work alongside an inclusive team of experts

CALL TO ACTION

If you have the required skills and would like to have a positive impact on people’s lives all over the world via them enjoying the products you help create, call [phone] or send your CV to [e-mail] for a response.

Lead Penetration Tester- Remote/Germany - Up to €110k DOE - 5993