Penetration Testing Practice Lead - Hybrid, Global Impact

Theos Cyber; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 7,538,000 - 11,307,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role

Theos is looking for a Managing Consultant to join our team of security professionals.

This is a leadership role responsible for managing our Penetration Testing team, developing the practice, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality security engagements to enterprise clients across Asia.

You will lead and mentor a highly technical team while remaining hands-on when operational support, technical review, or quality assurance is needed. You will also work closely with clients, the Offense Director, Customer Success, and other internal stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of penetration testers and security consultants delivering Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing engagements.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure engagements are completed with excellent quality and within agreed timelines and service-level commitments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests when operational support is needed.
• Review and quality-check technical reports and client deliverables.
• Communicate technical findings, business impact, and remediation recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage client calls, concerns, and escalations in coordination with the Offense Director and Customer Success team.
• Support the development of the Penetration Testing practice, capabilities, service portfolio, and internal processes.
• Assist with pre-sales activities, including client presentations, solution design, scoping, and proposal preparation.
• Research emerging threats, attack techniques, security tools, and industry developments.
• Lead internal initiatives aimed at improving the team's processes, technical capabilities, and service delivery.
• Provide security training and advisories to clients and members of the team.
• Mentor team members and support their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to the security community through tools, presentations, white papers, technical articles, and similar initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• At least five years of information security experience, with a significant focus on penetration testing in a consulting environment.
• One to three years of experience in people management, delivery management, or overseeing technical operations and project delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability and genuine interest in leading highly technical professionals from different locations across Asia.
• Ability to explain complex technical findings and security risks clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong consulting, client communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts, client concerns, and escalations professionally.
• Experience working with project managers, developers, technical teams, application owners, and executives.
• OSCP, CREST, GPEN, OSWE, GWAPT, CISSP, or comparable certifications are highly preferred.
• A genuine passion for cybersecurity and the security community.

What's in It for You

• International working environment
• Hybrid work arrangement (90% Remote, occasional on site for meetings)
• Flexible working hours
• Comprehensive medical benefits for you and one dependent
• Training and certification allowance
• Regular company events