Info security specialist – offensive security (perimeter function lead) location: miguel hidalgo, mexico industry: information technology & cybersecurity full-time | hybrid* no sponsorship from the client * about the rolewe're seeking a senior-level info security specialist to lead and execute offensive security initiatives focused on perimeter security.
this role is critical in proactively identifying and mitigating cyber risks through advanced penetration testing, vulnerability management, and red teaming efforts.you'll take ownership of perimeter testing strategies, manage complex engagements, guide internal/external teams, and innovate security processes through automation, scripting, and threat research.
what you'll dolead external penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure activitiesconduct advanced black, gray, and white box tests on web apps, apis, infrastructure, cloud environments, mobile apps, and devicesuse and chain multiple exploits, apply defense evasion techniques, and simulate real-world attacksproduce accurate, actionable penetration test reportsvalidate remediation efforts and assess exposure to known vulnerabilitiesmanage and triage incoming test requests; lead scoping discussionshandle third-party red team and penetration test engagementssupport automation by building custom scripts or tools (python, bash, powershell, etc.)perform osint-based discovery and perimeter asset validationact as subject matter expert (sme) for at least one core technology areacontribute to security innovation, process documentation, and team knowledge baseparticipate in incident response efforts when requiredmentor junior team members and lead by example what we're looking for education & experiencebachelor's degree in it, cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)10+ years in technical information security roles4+ years in offensive security, dfir, or vulnerability management2+ years in a senior or lead offensive security role technical requirementsexpertise in pen testing tools: burp suite, metasploit, nmap, bloodhound, etc.proficiency in python, powershell, bash, or any scripting languagefamiliarity with c2 frameworks and evasion techniqueshands-on with windows/linux server environmentsexperience with cloud platforms: aws, azure, or alibabastrong knowledge of:security frameworks (mitre att&ck, nist csf, iso27001, owasp)defensive tools (wafs, ids/ips, siems, edr, ueba)valid certifications: oscp, osce, gpen, gwapt, gxpn (at least one required)bonus: experience with ai, llms, nlp technologies what's in it for youopportunity to work with a global-scale cybersecurity environmenthands-on ownership of strategic perimeter testing initiativescollaborative, innovation-driven work culturetraining, certifications, and career development supportcompetitive salary and benefits if you're passionate about offensive security and want to lead high-impact engagements that protect digital perimeters at scale — apply today and let's secure the future together.