Technical lead

Black Rock Groups; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a Technical Lead in San Jose to drive advanced penetration testing and red team initiatives onsite at a customer location.

The role requires 10–15 years in security testing, strong knowledge of Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and scripting for automation. Strong communication and mentorship skills are essential for guiding junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or a related security role.
• Proven experience in conducting security assessments and providing actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on various systems, applications, and networks to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
• Develop and execute red team exercises to simulate advanced threats and assess detection and response capabilities.
• Utilize Career Development Config knowledge to enhance testing methodologies and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements based on test results.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve testing strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members in penetration testing techniques and methodologies.

Skills

Career Development Config

Penetration testing tools

Network protocols, OS & web security

Scripting languages

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Job Title: Technical lead

Location: San Jose

Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location

The pay range for this role is $70k- $130k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on various systems, applications, and networks to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
• Develop and execute red team exercises to simulate advanced persistent threats and assess the organization detection and response capabilities.
• Utilize Career Development Config knowledge to enhance testing methodologies and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings, risk assessments, and recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement security improvements based on test results.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve testing strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members in penetration testing techniques and methodologies.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong expertise in Career Development Config.
• Proficient in penetration testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.).
• Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of testing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud security and penetration testing in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST).
• Knowledge of threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10 15 years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or a related security role.
• Proven experience in conducting security assessments and providing actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings to technical and non technical stakeholders.

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].