Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Lead

Penetration Testing Team Lead 📍 Location: Kraków (preferable) / Warszawa ( 6 days per month) Area: Cybersecurity – Research & Offensive Security Level: Senior / Leadership Model: B2B Rate: 180-220PLN netto About the role We are looking for a Penetration Testing Team Lead to join a global cybersecurity organization and lead a team responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and mobile platforms. This role combines hands-on penetration testing expertise with team leadership and delivery ownership . You will lead complex security assessments, shape testing methodologies, and work closely with stakeholders to strengthen the overall security posture in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a team of penetration testers delivering security assessments across multiple domains Oversee end-to-end penetration testing lifecycle: scoping, planning, execution, and reporting Ensure high-quality, actionable deliverables, including clear risk articulation and remediation guidance Act as the main escalation point for complex technical challenges and stakeholder concerns Collaborate with global penetration testing leads to: align methodologies and standards share knowledge and insights ensure consistency across regions Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tools, and best practices Build and maintain internal knowledge base (findings, trends, lessons learned) Support vulnerability management lifecycle (tracking, remediation, risk acceptance) Participate in incident response and security investigations when needed Evaluate new tools, techniques, and emerging attack vectors What we offer Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing penetration testing team Work in a global, collaborative cybersecurity environment Exposure to complex and large-scale security challenges Real impact on improving security posture across the organization Competitive compensation and benefits _ Luxmed and Multisport
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing Proven experience leading or mentoring penetration testing teams Strong expertise in at least two domains: web applications infrastructure mobile security Solid understanding of: common vulnerabilities and attack techniques TCP/IP and network security application security principles Strong experience with manual and automated testing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience with scripting/programming Nice to have Experience with mobile security (iOS, Android) and related risks Knowledge of OWASP standards (e.g., MASVS, MSTG) Experience with SAST, DAST, IAST tools Understanding of modern architectures (microservices, APIs, cloud environments) Experience with code reviews (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C) Knowledge of authentication and security mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, biometrics, SSL pinning) Background in software development or secure SDLC Experience in financial services or other regulated environments Leadership & collaboration Mentor, coach, and develop team members (technical and career growth) Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture within the team Work closely with stakeholders across technology, security, and business teams Translate technical findings into business-relevant insights Support cross-regional collaboration and alignment
Must have: Penetration testing, TCP/IP, Manual Testing, Automated testing, Network Security
Nice to have: Mobile security, OWASP, SAST, DAST, Microservices, Java, Kotlin, Swift, SSL