Principal Security Consultant - Penetration Testing

LRQA; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LRQA is a global assurance partner seeking a Principal Security Consultant to lead penetration testing engagements in New York. You will manage the full lifecycle of security projects, mentor a team of testers, and maintain strategic client relationships while contributing to service development.

You will provide technical leadership across testing activities and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality security assessments and actionable findings.

Qualifications

• Extensive penetration testing experience across apps, infra, cloud and mobile.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to lead engagements and mentor teams.
• Strong client relationship and presales support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Penetration Testing and related security activities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of security engagements, including kick-off calls, testing, reporting, and 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.

Skills

Penetration Testing

IT security

Executive communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Principal Security Consultant - Penetration Testing

Job ID:44608

Location:New York: 810 Seventh Avenue

Position Category:Technical

Position Type:Employee Regular

Role Purpose:

Deliver security engagements with a strong focus on Penetration Testing, while leading a POD of testers. Manage security engagements from initiation through reporting and client debriefs, support strategic clients, mentor Security Consultants, contribute to service development, and provide technical leadership across security testing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Penetration Testing and related security activities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of security engagements, including kick-off calls, testing, reporting, and debriefs.
• Act as the primary contact for strategic clients.
• Produce high-quality and thorough reports.
• Develop and maintain professional, consultative client relationships.
• Support presales activities as required.
• Mentor Security Consultants and contribute to team and process improvement.
• Lead projects for multiple strategic clients.
• Assist with the 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.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong technical skills in IT security with experience in Penetration Testing.
• Experience in application, infrastructure, cloud (Azure or AWS), mobile (Android and iOS), and social engineering engagements.
• Strong technical skills in source code review, AI, IoT, SDLC, vessel, and/or blockchain engagements.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to executive audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Ability to lead, teach, present, and inspire the wider team.
• CREST CCSAM, CCSAS, OSCE3, or equivalent IT security certification.
• At least 48 months of relevant IT security industry experience within the past 5 years.
• Experience managing and delivering Penetration Testing engagements.
• Experience leading security testing activities and supporting strategic clients.

Who are LRQA?

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Employment Checks

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