Penetration Tester Team Lead

Terra Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity company that utilizes agentic AI-powered continuous penetration testing to secure complex digital environments. We are looking for a Penetration Tester Team Lead to build and manage a high-performance team in Europe, bridging the gap between automated AI efficiency and expert human ingenuity.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a world-class team of penetration testers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Lead complex web application and API penetration tests, providing human-in-the-loop oversight to AI-driven assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI tools into daily workflows and enhance exploit logic.
• Review and finalize high-quality security reports, ensuring findings are accurate and remediation guidance is actionable.
• Partner with customers to communicate the business impact of security findings and guide them through remediation strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Web Application and API Penetration Testing.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, or leading technical security teams.
• Deep knowledge of the OWASP Top 10, common attack methodologies, and exploitation techniques.
• Expert-level experience with Burp Suite, Caido, and other industry-standard security testing utilities.
• High-level English proficiency with a knack for writing clear, high-quality technical reports.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a high-performance team within a company fundamentally changing security assessments.
• Engagement as an Independent Contractor (B2B) for candidates based in Poland.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI-driven security workflows and methodologies.
• A fully remote work environment that supports global collaboration and professional growth.