Penetration Testing Team Lead

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Penetration Testing Team Lead to join their Cybersecurity team in Kraków.

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, especially penetration testing.
• Knowledge of security policies, procedures, and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain performance in high-stress situations.
• Experience in project management, including tracking progress, reporting results, and communicating with management and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Polish.
• IT and Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP) are an additional asset.

• Managing the penetration testing queue, cooperating with managers, penetration testers, and engineers.
• Performing security reports reviews.
• Managing a small group of penetration testers.
• Continuously improving security services and processes according to industry best practices and standards.
• Creating, updating, and verifying security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participating in the development of the organization's security strategy.
• Leading or actively contributing to technical brainstorming sessions.
• Defining and documenting project objectives and scope, identifying involvement of stakeholders.
• Managing project execution, including project budgets and timelines.
• Leading coordination meetings, ensuring effective internal communication, and reporting progress.