Job ID:44608
Location:New York: 810 Seventh Avenue
Position Category:Technical
Position Type:Employee Regular
Principal Security Consultant - Penetration Testing
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.
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
If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.
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