Offensive Cyber Security DirectorDWH Recruitment Limited • London, England, United Kingdom
Offensive Cyber Security Director
DWH Recruitment Limited
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
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We are seeking a highly experienced
Offensive Cyber Security Director
to lead and expand our client’s offensive security capability. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strategy, overseeing red team and penetration testing operations, and providing executive-level insight into adversarial threats. This role requires a visionary leader with both
hands‑on technical depth
and proven
strategic leadership experience
in offensive cyber security.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage
the offensive security function, including red teaming, adversary simulation, penetration testing, and threat emulation.
Define and deliver the
offensive security strategy
aligned to enterprise risk and business objectives.
Oversee the planning and execution of
red team exercises, purple team engagements, and advanced penetration testing
across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
Develop and mentor a team of elite security testers, fostering
innovation and continuous improvement .
Provide
executive reporting and board-level briefings
on offensive security posture, findings, and risk impact.
Ensure adherence to
compliance requirements and industry frameworks
(e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001).
Partner with defensive security, SOC, and threat intelligence teams to improve detection and resilience based on offensive findings.
Act as a
trusted advisor
to senior leadership on emerging threats, zero‑day vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics.
Manage vendor relationships, third‑party red team providers, and tooling procurement.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience in
leadership roles
within offensive cyber security, red teaming, or advanced penetration testing.
Strong technical expertise in:
Network, application, and cloud penetration testing.
Adversary emulation and red team methodology.
Exploit development and advanced attack tooling.
Deep understanding of
threat actors, TTPs, and APT methodologies .
Hands‑on knowledge of
security testing tools and frameworks
(e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, custom tooling).
Excellent ability to translate complex offensive findings into
business risk language
for executives.
Experience managing
multi‑disciplinary cyber security teams
across geographies.
Track record of
influencing at senior leadership and board level .
Desirable Qualifications
Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Advanced industry certifications such as: OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, CREST CCT (Red Team), CCSAS, CISSP.
Experience in regulated sectors (finance, critical infrastructure, defense) where offensive security is critical.
Exposure to threat hunting, incident response, and purple teaming.
Personal Attributes
Visionary leader
with the ability to shape and grow an offensive security practice.
Strong communicator able to influence
both technical experts and board executives .
High integrity with a strong sense of
responsibility and confidentiality .
Passionate about
innovation, research, and staying ahead of adversaries .
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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