Penetration Testing Team Lead (Fully Remote)

True Zero Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran-owned business

Job summary

True Zero Technologies is seeking an experienced Penetration Testing Team Lead to oversee and execute advanced penetration testing and Red Team operations. You will lead offensive security assessments, identify exploitable vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on offensive security experience, strong technical leadership, and knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in offensive cybersecurity, penetration testing and Red Team operations.
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GXPN or CEH are required.
• Proven expertise in network, web application, API, and AWS cloud penetration testing in complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead penetration testing and Red Team engagements across federal systems, networks, apps, cloud, and APIs.
• Oversee all phases of testing: scoping, recon, vulnerability discovery, exploitation, post-exploitation analysis, and reporting.
• Manage and optimize testing tools, frameworks, and infrastructure, aligning with NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA standards.

Skills

Offensive security leadership

Team leadership

Penetration testing

Red Team operations

Tools

NIST SP 800-115

MITRE ATT&CK

DHS RVA

Job description

• True Zero Technologies is seeking an experienced Penetration Testing Team Lead to oversee and execute advanced penetration testing and Red Team operations.
• This role leads offensive security assessments, identifies exploitable vulnerabilities, and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity posture.
• The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on offensive security experience, technical leadership skills, and knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead penetration testing and Red Team engagements across federal enterprise systems, networks, applications, cloud infrastructure, and APIs.
• Oversee all phases of testing including scoping, reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, exploitation, post-exploitation analysis, and reporting.
• Manage and optimize penetration testing tools, frameworks, and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in offensive cybersecurity, penetration testing, and Red Team operations.
• Must hold certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, or CEH.
• Demonstrated expertise in network, web application, API, and AWS cloud penetration testing in complex enterprise environments.

True Zero Technologies is a veteran-owned small business that focuses on enabling people and technology to deliver top-tier cybersecurity services. With accolades such as being named a Best Places to Work in 2023 and 2025, and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, the company fosters a community of driven individuals committed to excellence.