Penetration Testing Team Lead – Europe | AI-Driven Security

Terra Security; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in New York is seeking a Penetration Tester Team Lead to build and lead a new penetration testing team in Europe. This role requires deep technical expertise alongside leadership skills to merge automated AI efficiency with human oversight. Responsibilities include mentoring testers, executing penetration tests, and improving security methodologies within a growing organization. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in penetration testing and strong knowledge of OWASP protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Web Application and API Penetration Testing.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, or leading technical security teams.
• Deep knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common attack methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a world-class team of penetration testers.
• Lead complex web application and API penetration tests.
• Work closely with our engineering team to integrate AI tools.

Skills

Web Application Penetration Testing

API Penetration Testing

Managing technical security teams

OWASP Top 10

Security Testing Utilities (Burp Suite, Caido)

High-level English proficiency

Tools

Burp Suite

Caido

Job description

A leading cybersecurity company in New York is seeking a Penetration Tester Team Lead to build and lead a new penetration testing team in Europe. This role requires deep technical expertise alongside leadership skills to merge automated AI efficiency with human oversight. Responsibilities include mentoring testers, executing penetration tests, and improving security methodologies within a growing organization. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in penetration testing and strong knowledge of OWASP protocols.