Penetration Testing Lead

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

OVERVIEW

Interactive Brokers seeks an Penetration Testing Lead (India) to lead Penetration Testing and Red Team operations in India. The role involves managing a team focused on advanced adversarial simulation, vulnerability discovery, and security control validation. Reports to North American executive leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor penetration testers and red team specialists
• Manage workloads and professional development
• Foster global team collaboration
• Drive technical excellence

Offensive Security Operations:

• Direct advanced penetration testing and red team engagements
• Oversee testing across applications, networks, and cloud environments
• Lead social engineering assessments
• Develop custom offensive security tools
• Simulate sophisticated adversary tactics

Strategic Functions:

• Partner with Blue Team on detection/response improvements
• Guide vulnerability remediation efforts
• Integrate threat intelligence into operations
• Contribute to security strategy development
• Ensure compliance with testing standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 10+ years in cybersecurity
• 3+ years leading penetration testing/red team operations

Technical Skills:

• Advanced manual penetration testing expertise
• Red team methodology knowledge (MITRE ATT&CK)
• Proficiency with security tools (Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, etc.)
• Programming/scripting capabilities (Python, PowerShell)
• Cloud security testing experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Leadership Abilities:

• Proven team management experience
• Executive communication skills
• Project management capabilities
• Strategic planning expertise

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant certifications (OSCP, OSCE, CREST)
• Social engineering campaign experience
• DevSecOps knowledge

Company Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance based annual bonus (cash and stocks).
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/week).
• Group Medical & Life Insurance.
• Modern offices with free amenities & fully stocked cafeterias.
• Monthly food card & company paid snacks.
• Hardship/shift allowance with company provided pickup & drop facility*
• Attractive employee referral bonus.
• Frequent company sponsored team building events and outings.

* Depending upon the shifts.

**The benefits package is subject to change at the management's discretion.