Lead Penetration Testing Practice - Remote/Hybrid

THEOS; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Hybrid work arrangement (90% Remote)

Training and certification allowance

Comprehensive medical benefits for you

Job summary

Theos is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead our Penetration Testing practice across Asia. You will mentor a highly technical team, stay hands-on when needed, and collaborate with the Offense Director, Customer Success, and clients to deliver high-quality security engagements.

This leadership role focuses on managing delivery, developing the practice, and guiding senior consultants, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to security thought leadership.

Qualifications

• At least five years of information security experience with a focus on penetration testing in a consulting environment.
• One to three years in people management, delivery management, or overseeing technical operations and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Ability to lead highly technical professionals across Asia.
• Ability to explain complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• Strong consulting, client communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working with project managers, developers, and executives.
• OSCP, CREST, GPEN, OSWE, GWAPT, CISSP or comparable certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of penetration testers and security consultants delivering engagements.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure on-time completion within SLAs.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests when needed.
• Review and quality-check technical reports and client deliverables.
• Communicate findings, business impact, and remediation to stakeholders.
• Manage client calls, concerns, and escalations with leadership.
• Support the development of the Penetration Testing practice and service portfolio.
• Assist with pre-sales activities, including client presentations and proposals.
• Research emerging threats and industry developments.
• Lead internal initiatives to improve processes and capabilities.
• Provide security training and advisories to clients and team members.

Skills

Penetration testing leadership

Vulnerability assessment

Lead technical team

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Report reviews

Pre-sales support

Mentoring

Threat research

Job description

Theos is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead our Penetration Testing practice across Asia. You will mentor a highly technical team, stay hands-on when needed, and collaborate with the Offense Director, Customer Success, and clients to deliver high-quality security engagements.

This leadership role focuses on managing delivery, developing the practice, and guiding senior consultants, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to security thought leadership.