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Lead Offensive Security Specialist

Confidential employer · Oslo · Posted 7 Oct 2026

Job summary

This senior role leads offensive security services including penetration testing and red teaming across Nordic organizations. It involves hands-on technical work combined with leadership, commercial responsibility, team development, and advancing service methodologies. The position requires extensive experience in complex cyberattack simulations, client engagement, and service innovation within cybersecurity.

Location and work setup

Location
Oslo
Work setup
On-site

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver penetration testing and red team engagements covering Active Directory, cloud environments, and applications with responsibility for quality and client satisfaction. Manage business development activities for offensive security services in the Nordics, building client relationships and pipeline. Mentor and develop the team, enhancing skills and shaping growth. Own and improve offensive security methodologies and delivery models in coordination with global cybersecurity experts. Promote use of AI and automation to boost efficiency and quality. Represent offensive security services publicly through presentations and industry events. Communicate findings to diverse audiences including senior management.

Qualifications

Extensive leadership experience in advanced penetration testing or red teaming in complex environments. Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSCE/OSCE3, CRTP, CRTE or equivalent. Deep expertise in Active Directory, cloud security, applications, and modern attack techniques. Knowledge of adversary emulation, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and purple teaming. Strong client-facing skills with ability to present technical results to both technical teams and executives. Demonstrated business development and team-building capabilities. Commitment to quality and efficiency, including application of AI and automation. Proficient English communication skills, written and spoken.

Skills

penetration testingred teamingActive Directory securitycloud securityapplication securityadversary emulationMITRE ATT&CKpurple teamingclient presentationsteam leadershipbusiness developmentautomationAI in cybersecuritytechnical mentoring