Senior Penetration Testing Team Lead

About the role

Nokta Guard Cyber Security is a technology-focused security company based in Istanbul, Turkey, offering expert services and in-house solutions to help organisations manage cyber risk. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Kıdemli Sızma Testi Takım Lideri (Senior Penetration Testing Team Lead) in Istanbul. The role plans, leads and executes complex penetration tests and red team engagements across networks, applications and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily activities of the penetration testing team, assign tasks and review findings
• Ensure methodologies and reporting meet internal and international standards
• Translate technical results into clear, risk-based recommendations for clients
• Collaborate with other security units and contribute to developing testing methodologies, tools and playbooks
• Mentor team members, support their professional growth and take part in research, proof-of-concept development and continuous improvement of offensive security capabilities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a related field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Must hold the relevant industry certification: TSE Kıdemli & Sertifikalı S.TU. Sertifikası, OSWE, OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, eCPTX, eWPTX or similar
• Effective communication in Turkish and professional working proficiency in English, able to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required skills

• Hands-on penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and red teaming across web apps, APIs, mobile apps, networks and cloud
• Proficiency with offensive security tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux and exploit frameworks, and ability to build or adapt tools
• Deep knowledge of secure architecture, operating systems, networking, OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK and modern exploitation techniques
• Leadership in managing technical teams, including task planning, code and report review, mentoring and performance feedback
• Analytical, documentation and reporting skills, turning technical findings into business-impact recommendations