Cybersecurity Specialist

Join us on our mission of protecting organizations against the most advanced attackers in the world!

Pentera is the leader for Automated Security Validation, allowing every organization to test with ease the integrity of all cybersecurity layers, unfolding true, current security exposures at any moment, at any scale. As a result, thousands of security professionals and service providers worldwide use our platform to guide remediation and close security gaps before they are exploited.

We are a unicorn with more than 320 employees around the globe, with over 800 customers in production in more than 50 countries!

Pentera has won various Industry Awards, including the Frost & Sullivan “Best Practices Award for Global Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) Market Leadership 2022 and the 2020 Gartner Cool Vendor Award. We are backed by Top tier investors such as Insight Partners, K1 Investment Management, The Blackstone Group, and AWZ.

Penterians are one team with a shared mission. Become a Penterian – change the way the world does cyber!

About the role: 

As a Cybersecurity Manager at Pentera, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing our organization's cybersecurity posture. Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our cybersecurity framework.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Director of Cybersecurity to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Work closely with IT and Devops teams in order to implement security measures into the integration and maintenance of systems, applications, and networks.
• Enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to security policies.
• Oversee and be part of security operations to maintain the overall security posture of the organization.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring readiness for potential threats.
• Help develop and deliver cybersecurity training programs for employees to enhance security awareness.

• 5 years of experience with: Firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, EPP/EDR, DLP, MDM, IAM, SIEM, SOAR, Cloud security tools, Vulnerability assessment tools, etc. - A Must.
• 2 years of experience in securing cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS - A Must.
• Strong understanding of risk management, vulnerability assessment, and ability to evaluate security posture - A Must.
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles and the ability to design and implement robust security solutions - A Must.
• Experience with implementing industry cybersecurity standards and frameworks, such as SOC2, ISO-27001, NIST CSF / NIST 800-171, GDPR, HIPAA, CIS Benchmarks, etc. - An Advantage.
• Experience in developing and maintaining comprehensive incident response plans, ensuring the organization's readiness to handle and recover from security incidents effectively - An Advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field - A Must.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills - A Must.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISO, CISM, or equivalent - An advantage.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us!