Head of Penetration Testing, Europe

Head of Penetration Testing, Europe | PTaaS Leadership | Platform-Powered Red TeamingA high-growth, venture-backed security SaaS company is hiring a Head of Penetration Testingto lead their European Labs team, the technical powerhouse behind one of the world’s most advanced Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) platforms.This isn’t consultancy. This is automated, scalable offensive security, delivered through a platform that Fortune 500s and global banks rely on to understand how they’d be compromised today, not once a year, but continuously.If you're passionate about pushing the limits of red teaming, building productised security capabilities, and leading a team that thinks and operates like a real APT group, this could be the perfect next move.What You'll Be DoingLead the European offensive security function, managing a team of expert red teamers and researchers operating like an elite adversary groupWork closely with enterprise clients including CISOs and security leads to help them adopt and operationalise the platform. You’ll explain threats, tactics, and platform findings in a commercially relevant wayGuide the team in identifying and developing high-impact offensive techniques that matter — not just what’s exploitable, but what’s material to business riskFeed real-world adversary tactics into the platform to create repeatable, automated red team behaviours that scaleCollaborate with backend engineers and product teams to evolve how offensive security is delivered as a service, replacing repetitive testing with intelligent automationChampion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and technical depth across the Labs teamWhat We’re Looking ForProven leadership in an offensive security team, ideally with a background in red teaming, adversary simulation, or exploit researchStrong understanding of enterprise security architectures and modern attack surfacesExperience engaging with CISOs and senior stakeholders, with the ability to translate technical threats into strategic insightPassion for building systems and techniques that scale, ideally in a SaaS or product-led environmentA self-driven leader who’s excited by the mission of turning red teaming into a productCertifications like CCT or CCSAS are welcome, but deep practical experience matters moreWhy This Role?Be at the heart of a platform-first red teaming transformation, shaping how offensive security is deliveredJoin a Labs team that operates like an APT group and powers a platform trusted by the world’s most targeted companiesInfluence product direction by turning field tactics into automated, scalable attack capabilitiesWork alongside a respected team whose research is featured across the security community and global mediaStep into a strategic leadership role during a high-growth phase, with genuine impact on the company’s trajectoryWhat’s on Offer£100,000 to £140,000 base (flexible for exceptional candidates)Pension contributionPrivate health insuranceFully remote across UK or Europe (UK-based only, no visa sponsorship)Access to cutting-edge tooling and equipmentThis is the future of red teaming — persistent, automated, adversarial thinking at scale. Want to lead it?

Created: 2025-08-01