Penetration Testing Manager (Remote - India) at Jobgether

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Penetration Testing, Team Leadership, Web Application Testing, API Testing, Network Testing, Mobile Testing, Technical Guidance, Mentorship, Scripting, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Operational Ownership

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Penetration Testing Manager in India. We are seeking a skilled Penetration Testing Manager to lead and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. This role combines hands-on penetration testing with people leadership, ensuring technical excellence and consistent delivery of high-quality security assessments. You will shape testing methodologies, standardize processes, and foster professional growth while driving impactful security outcomes for clients. The position offers exposure to modern attack techniques, AI-assisted security tools, and collaboration across global, cross-functional teams. Success in this role requires technical expertise, operational ownership, and a passion for developing others while remaining hands-on. Accountabilities: Lead and manage a pentest team of 4–5 members, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development. Conduct web, network, API, and mobile penetration tests using manual and automated techniques. Review and approve deliverables, ensuring high-quality, actionable, and client-facing reports. Collaborate with other pentest managers to maintain consistency in methodologies, workflows, and standards. Partner with leadership to improve internal operations, team engagement, and delivery frameworks. Enhance the penetration testing function by scaling processes, automating workflows, and leading knowledge-sharing initiatives. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training as the pentest function grows. 5–8+ years of experience in penetration testing or red teaming, with at least 1 year in a people management role. Strong technical expertise in web application, API, network, and mobile penetration testing. Hands-on experience with tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Burp Suite Pro, and OWASP ZAP. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash. Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, PWPT, or Burp Suite Certified Practitioner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics to stakeholders. Strong operational ownership and ability to balance quality, speed, and customer satisfaction. Bonus: contributions to the security community, knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA), AI/LLM security testing, cloud environments (AWS), or participation in bug bounty programs. Competitive base salary with early equity opportunities. Exceptional private healthcare coverage. Flexible work-from-home model and home office equipment allowance. Flexible PTO and monthly wellness/home Wi-Fi stipend. Career growth opportunities and mentoring in a high-performing global security team. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a penetration testing team while conducting various types of penetration tests. Shape testing methodologies and enhance the penetration testing function through process scaling and automation.