Job Title: Lead Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Team Lead

Experience: 6–10 Years

Location: New Delhi (Hybrid/On-site)

Department: Cybersecurity – Offensive Security

Role Summary

CyberQuess a division of RoboQuess is looking for an experienced Lead Penetration Tester to lead its Offensive Security practice. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring the candidate to actively perform penetration testing engagements while mentoring the team, reviewing deliverables, and driving technical excellence across the organization.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for penetration testing, guide the team on complex engagements, establish best practices, ensure consistent delivery quality, and advise management on offensive security strategy and emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and execute penetration testing engagements across web, API, mobile, network, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise environments.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to the penetration testing team.
- Review assessment methodologies, technical findings, and client reports to ensure quality and consistency.
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex security assessments.
- Support pre-sales activities, technical scoping, effort estimation, and client presentations.
- Drive continuous improvement of offensive security methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the growth of CyberQuess' offensive security services.

Required Experience

- 6–10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and offensive security.




- Strong experience performing Web, API, Mobile, Network, Infrastructure, and Cloud Security Assessments.
- Experience leading penetration testing teams and mentoring security professionals.
- Proven ability to review technical reports and maintain high-quality delivery standards.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Experience in Red Team Assessments, Adversary Simulation, AI/LLM Security Testing, IoT Security, OT/ICS Security, Active Directory Security, or Container Security will be considered an advantage.

Qualifications & Certifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- OSCP and/or CEH preferred.
- Additional certifications such as OSEP, OSWE, PNPT, GPEN, GWAPT, CRTO, CREST , or relevant cloud security certifications are a plus.
- Experience working with a CERT-In empanelled organization will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

- Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical findings into business risks and actionable recommendations.
- Self-driven, cooperative, and passionate about continuous learning.

Why Join CyberQuess? Join a fast-growing cybersecurity consulting organization where you'll work on challenging security engagements, lead a talented team, contribute to cutting-edge offensive security initiatives, and help shape the future of CyberQuess's Offensive Security practice.

Interested candidates can send their resume to: [email protected]

📌 Lead Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Team Lead (South Delhi)
🏢 RoboQuess Infotech Private
📍 South Delhi