April 8, 2026

Testing Strategy Lead

Senior • Hybrid

Warsaw, Poland

Testing Strategy Lead – Operational & Cyber Resilience

Location: Warsaw or Gdańsk (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Language: English

About the Role

An experienced Testing Strategy Lead is sought to support a large-scale program focused on operational resilience and cyber recovery capabilities. The role will focus on designing and implementing a comprehensive testing strategy for Minimum Viable Business (MVB) capabilities, ensuring the organization can effectively respond to and recover from major operational or cyber incidents.

This position works closely with senior stakeholders across technology, cyber resilience, risk, business continuity, and business teams, contributing to a strategic resilience program with high regulatory and organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a comprehensive testing strategy for operational and cyber resilience capabilities.

  • Develop recovery testing plans and execution schedules for critical systems and business processes.

  • Coordinate large-scale resilience and disaster recovery testing exercises involving multiple technical and business teams.

  • Define and manage dependencies between business processes, applications, and infrastructure to ensure realistic recovery scenarios.

  • Conduct risk assessments and design realistic disaster scenarios to validate organizational resilience.

  • Develop and execute different types of resilience tests, including tabletop, integrated, and technology-level testing.

  • Support the setup and configuration of testing environments for resilience and recovery exercises.

  • Continuously improve the testing strategy based on test results, feedback, and evolving regulatory requirements.

  • Communicate testing strategy and results to senior stakeholders and ensure alignment between business and technology teams.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a Testing Manager, Test Strategy Lead, or similar senior testing leadership role within large organizations.

  • Strong background in the financial services or banking sector, including familiarity with banking products and regulatory environments.

  • Deep understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM), Crisis Management, and Cyber/Operational Resilience.

  • Proven experience designing and executing Disaster Recovery and recovery testing programs in complex environments.

  • Experience managing large testing programs and coordinating cross-functional teams during resilience or recovery exercises.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across technology, security, risk, compliance, and business domains.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate strategic objectives into practical testing frameworks.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as DORA, EBA, PRA, or Basel.

  • Experience working on enterprise resilience or regulatory transformation programs.

What the Role Offers

  • Participation in a strategic cyber resilience and operational resilience program.

  • Opportunity to shape the long-term testing framework for recovery and resilience capabilities.

  • Collaboration with senior stakeholders across risk, cyber security, technology, and business domains.

  • High impact role contributing to the organizational resilience of a large financial institution.

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Hybrid

Kraków, Poland

🏢 Summary: Senior cybersecurity leadership role focused on managing global penetration testing operations within a banking environment, including governance, compliance, strategy, and stakeholder management. The position oversees regional execution, risk-based planning, vendor management, and executive reporting while ensuring regulatory alignment. Candidates are expected to combine deep penetration testing expertise with leadership experience in multinational organizations. 🗂️ Requirements: 8–10 years of experience in penetration testing service delivery or coordination, Experience managing technical service delivery and cross-border teams, Ability to present security topics to C-suite executives and regulatory bodies, Fluent English, Deep knowledge of penetration testing and cybersecurity, Experience with international process implementation, Experience with risk-based decision-making, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience, At least one certification: OSCP, At least one certification: OSCE, At least one certification: CREST-CRT, At least one certification: CREST CCT, At least one certification: CISSP, At least one certification: CISM, At least one certification: GIAC GPEN 📃 Skills: Pentesting, Cybersecurity, OSCP, OSCE, CREST, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GPEN, RedTeaming, PurpleTeaming, ThreatModeling, ExploitDevelopment, RiskAssessment, Compliance, KPIs, KRIs 🏢 Description: Global Service Lead – Pentest Coordination We are seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to take ownership of our global penetration testing operations. In this role, you will define the strategic direction, oversee regional execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage relationships with high-level stakeholders and C-suite executives across a global banking environment. Key Responsibilities Global Governance & Compliance: Safeguard the quality and compliance of global penetration testing services. Ensure all activities align with bank internal policies and global regulatory requirements, collaborating closely with regional leads in AMER, APAC, and EMEA. Team Leadership & Strategy: Directly manage the EMEA Pentest Coordination Team Lead. Provide strategic guidance to ensure flawless execution, technical review accuracy, and timely delivery across the EMEA region. Strategic Planning (Book of Work): Lead the creation, formalization, and stakeholder validation of the annual global pentest Book of Work. Risk-Based Prioritization: Align testing schedules and priorities with threat modeling and risk-based assessment methodologies. Vendor & Budget Management: Consolidate and oversee the global pentest budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Conduct regular performance reviews of both internal and external testing providers to drive continuous service improvement. Metrics, KPIs & Audit Readiness: Maintain data integrity within reporting platforms. Define and track KPIs/KRIs, deliver regular executive reporting, and support both internal and external regulatory audits. Requirements Leadership & Experience: 8–10 years of experience in a similar penetration testing service delivery or coordination role. Proven track record of managing technical service delivery and cross-border teams within large, multinational organizations . Strong executive presence with the ability to facilitate steering committees and confidently present complex security topics to C-suite executives and regulatory bodies . Exceptional cross-cultural collaboration and communication skills, with complete fluency in English . Technical Expertise & Qualifications: Deep domain knowledge in penetration testing and broader cybersecurity practices. Solid experience in international process implementation and data-driven, risk-based decision-making. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience. Certifications (Must hold at least one): OSCP, OSCE, CREST-CRT, CREST CCT, CISSP, CISM, or GIAC GPEN. Nice to Have Professional experience within the banking or financial services sector (ideally a global investment bank). Prior experience serving as an advisor to a CISO or participating in risk-steering committees. Hands-on technical background in Red Teaming / Purple Teaming , advanced threat modeling, or exploit development.

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Antal Sp. z o.o.

HSBCJP00057046 (Cybersecurity) Penetration Testing Lead

Senior

Hybrid

Krakow, Poland

180 - 220 PLN/hr

🏢 Summary: Leadership role combining hands-on penetration testing with team management, responsible for delivering complex security assessments across applications, infrastructure, and mobile platforms. The position owns the full testing lifecycle, defines methodologies, and ensures high-quality reporting and remediation guidance. It involves close collaboration with global stakeholders to strengthen overall security posture. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years of hands-on penetration testing experience, Experience leading or mentoring penetration testing teams, Expertise in at least two areas: web applications, infrastructure, mobile security, Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities and attack techniques, Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network security, Strong understanding of application security principles, Experience with manual and automated testing, Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, Experience with scripting or programming 📃 Skills: PenetrationTesting, WebSecurity, InfrastructureSecurity, MobileSecurity, TCP/IP, NetworkSecurity, ApplicationSecurity, Scripting, OWASP, SAST, DAST, IAST, OAuth2, JWT, iOS, Android, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, Microservices, APIs, Cloud 🏢 Description: Penetration Testing Team Lead 📍 Location: Kraków (preferable) / Warszawa ( 6 days per month) Area: Cybersecurity – Research & Offensive Security Level: Senior / Leadership Model: B2B Rate: 180-220PLN netto About the role We are looking for a Penetration Testing Team Lead to join a global cybersecurity organization and lead a team responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and mobile platforms. This role combines hands-on penetration testing expertise with team leadership and delivery ownership . You will lead complex security assessments, shape testing methodologies, and work closely with stakeholders to strengthen the overall security posture in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a team of penetration testers delivering security assessments across multiple domains Oversee end-to-end penetration testing lifecycle: scoping, planning, execution, and reporting Ensure high-quality, actionable deliverables, including clear risk articulation and remediation guidance Act as the main escalation point for complex technical challenges and stakeholder concerns Collaborate with global penetration testing leads to: align methodologies and standards share knowledge and insights ensure consistency across regions Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tools, and best practices Build and maintain internal knowledge base (findings, trends, lessons learned) Support vulnerability management lifecycle (tracking, remediation, risk acceptance) Participate in incident response and security investigations when needed Evaluate new tools, techniques, and emerging attack vectors Leadership & collaboration Mentor, coach, and develop team members (technical and career growth) Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture within the team Work closely with stakeholders across technology, security, and business teams Translate technical findings into business-relevant insights Support cross-regional collaboration and alignment Requirements Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing Proven experience leading or mentoring penetration testing teams Strong expertise in at least two domains: web applications infrastructure mobile security Solid understanding of: common vulnerabilities and attack techniques TCP/IP and network security application security principles Strong experience with manual and automated testing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience with scripting/programming Nice to have Experience with mobile security (iOS, Android) and related risks Knowledge of OWASP standards (e.g., MASVS, MSTG) Experience with SAST, DAST, IAST tools Understanding of modern architectures (microservices, APIs, cloud environments) Experience with code reviews (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C) Knowledge of authentication and security mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, biometrics, SSL pinning) Background in software development or secure SDLC Experience in financial services or other regulated environments What we offer Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing penetration testing team Work in a global, collaborative cybersecurity environment Exposure to complex and large-scale security challenges Real impact on improving security posture across the organization Competitive compensation and benefits _ Luxmed and Multisport Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.