Cyber Security Manager & Consultant (Offensive Security)

Wizlynx Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Security firm in Singapore is searching for a Cyber Security Manager & Consultant. This role involves overseeing a team of experts and executing penetration tests across various platforms, including networks and applications. Candidates should possess at least three years of experience in Cyber Security, with strong management skills and proficiency in technical aspects such as Unix/Linux and penetration testing frameworks. The position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with knowledge of additional languages being advantageous. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of Cyber Security experience is required.
• Direct experience in penetration testing for at least one year.
• Experience managing a team of at least five engineers or consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the team during Asia-Pacific hours.
• Lead and execute various penetration tests across multiple platforms.
• Manage project deliverables to fit within project scope and timelines.

Skills

Cyber Security

Team Management

Penetration Testing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows

Python

PowerShell

Job description

As Cyber Security Manager & Consultant, you will lead and manage a team of cyber security experts as well as lead and execute variety of engagements, conducting advanced hands‑on penetration testing beyond automated tool validation, which will focus on targets that may include network devices, servers, web and mobile apps, web APIs, wireless infrastructures, IoT devices, and other information systems.

As a manager you will help raise the profile of the team, support in solving complex business issues from strategy to execution, play a key part in making sure that we offer service offerings tailored to the local market and help coach and mentor team members.

This role is ~35% team management and ~65% technical.

What your keys responsibilities will be

Responsibilities may include the following, but are not limited to:

• Oversee day‑to‑day teams' operation during Asia‑Pacific time zone
• Team management of 10+ consultants including performance management
• Lead and execute network, web application, wireless, and social engineering penetration tests that will vary in level of complexity from simple to potentially complex
• Manage complex project delivery that include planning, scheduling, controlling and tracking to meet project scope and timeline
• Act as main technical point of contact for local customer escalations during the shift
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the IT security industry, including awareness of new or revised security solutions, security standards, trends / best practices, offensive techniques, and tools
• Author quality penetration test reports with professional documentation of identified and exploited vulnerabilities/weaknesses and provide detailed remediation guidance for findings
• Support sales managers by serving as a consultant in pre‑sales, including assessment of client needs, project scopes and proposal preparation
• Monitoring quality of service and products to clients and carrying out improvement or development as necessary
• Actively support the hiring process

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science or information systems, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years direct Cyber Security experience in a security analyst, engineer, architect, consultant or a similar role
• Minimum of one year of experience in penetration testing
• Proven experience managing a team of at least five engineers/consultants
• Technical knowledge across a broad range of computing platforms and network protocols
• High proficiency in a variety of operating systems such as Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows operating systems, including bash and PowerShell
• High proficiency in manual techniques for penetration testing (network equipment, servers, web applications, APIs, wireless, mobile, databases, and other information systems)
• Proven professional experience testing web applications for common web application security vulnerabilities as defined by OWASP, including input validation vulnerabilities, broken access controls, session management vulnerabilities, cross‑site scripting issues, SQL injection and web server configuration issues
• Knowledge of at least one programming languages: Python, Perl, Java, .NET, C., Shell Scripting
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare quality documentation and presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CREST CRT, GIAC (GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN, GMOB) others are highly desired
• Experience managing communication with geographically distributed teams

Language Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken), other languages such as Mandarin is an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable to interact with people at all levels, team player
• Strong leadership and ability to take fast decisions
• Action‑oriented and results driven
• Organized with strong time‑management skills
• Customer friendly approach and appearance
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills