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GardPass Consulting & Space

[5694] Deputy Service Delivery Manager – Penetration Testing Services

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Mons, Belgium

Freelance

18-12-2025

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Skills

Penetration Testing Test Stakeholder Management Change Management Project Management

Job Specifications

Start date: February 2026

Clearance: NATO Secret or equivalent

Location: Mons, Belgium

Requirements:

3+ years’ experience in project management or service delivery management within cybersecurity
Extensive technical expertise in penetration testing and offensive security
Deep understanding of vulnerabilities across network, application, and cloud environments
Ability to estimate effort and scope for complex technical assessments
Strong knowledge of the penetration testing service lifecycle
Proven ability to scope engagements, defining objectives, in/out of scope items, assumptions, constraints, rules of engagement (RoE), and deliverables
Solid understanding of common penetration testing standards and requirements (e.g., OWASP, PTES, NIST/ISO-aligned practices)
ITIL experience with strong focus on Change Management
Proven customer-facing experience, including requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and expectation setting
Ability to map business and technical needs to appropriate test types (web/API, network, cloud, mobile, wireless, red teaming vs. penetration testing)
Excellent written and spoken English, capable of producing and reviewing customer-ready documentation

Duties:

Support the SDM in delivering high-quality penetration testing services
Evaluate scope and level of effort (LoE) accurately for penetration testing tasks
Provide technical oversight of vulnerabilities identified during testing
Act as a technical liaison between penetration testers, service management, and stakeholders
Contribute to service quality, consistency, and continuous improvement
Assist in planning and scheduling penetration testing engagements across NATO and NCIA environments
Coordinate resources and ensure adherence to agreed timelines
Monitor engagement progress and manage associated risks and dependencies
Conduct technical scoping discussions with stakeholders
Assess complexity, attack surface, and constraints of target systems
Produce justified LoE estimates aligned with NCSC PTAE methodologies
Support engagement kick-offs, debriefings, and technical discussions
Translate technical findings into risk-focused language suitable for decision-makers
Support service reporting, KPIs, and dashboards
Contribute to methodology updates and capture lessons learned

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