Penetration Testing Lead & Security Engagements

Nettitude Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LRQA in New York is seeking a Principal Security Consultant focused on Penetration Testing. You will lead a POD of testers and manage engagements from initiation through reporting and client debriefs, providing technical leadership across security testing activities.

You will mentor Security Consultants, contribute to service development, and build strong client relationships while supporting presales and advancing testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least 48 months of IT security experience within the past 5 years.
• Experience delivering Penetration Testing engagements.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to executives.
• CREST CCSAM, CCSAS, OSCE3, or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading security testing activities for strategic clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Penetration Testing and related security activities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of security engagements from kickoff to debriefs.
• Act as the primary contact for strategic clients.
• Produce high-quality and thorough reports.
• Develop and maintain professional, consultative client relationships.
• Mentor Security Consultants and contribute to team and process improvement.
• Lead projects for multiple strategic clients.
• Assist with development of service lines, technologies, and methodologies.
• Provide technical analysis of current IT security events.
• Specialize in a key technical area, conduct research, and present findings regularly.

Skills

Penetration Testing

IT security

Cloud security

Leadership

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

LRQA in New York is seeking a Principal Security Consultant focused on Penetration Testing. You will lead a POD of testers and manage engagements from initiation through reporting and client debriefs, providing technical leadership across security testing activities.

You will mentor Security Consultants, contribute to service development, and build strong client relationships while supporting presales and advancing testing methodologies.