Red Team - Technical Lead

At ING Australia, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding – for our customers, our people, and the communities we support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed – it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to do your thing and grow your career.

The role reports to Senior Manager- Attack surface management. As the Red Team Technical Lead within the Attack Surface Management (ASM) team, you will act as the primary technical authority for all offensive security activities, including penetration testing and adversary simulation. Your core responsibility will be to lead and enhance the red team capability while providing strategic and hands-on support across the ASM portfolio.

You will mentor and guide a small team and collaborate closely with cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to deliver realistic, high-impact engagements.

Ready to make an impact?

What you’ll do …

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of red/purple team operations simulating advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

• Develop and maintain red team methodologies, tools, infrastructure, and reporting standards.

• Oversee the delivery of red/purple team engagements, ensuring alignment with business risk, threat landscape, and detection capabilities.

• Provide technical leadership across all ASM functions, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and attack surface discovery.

• Ensure consistency in testing methodologies, reporting quality, and remediation guidance across the team.

• Drive innovation in offensive security tooling, automation, and threat modeling.

What we’re looking for…

• Proven track record of designing and executing full-scope red team engagements, covering planning, execution, and reporting.

• Strong technical expertise in red team methodologies, frameworks, infrastructure setup, and advanced attack techniques, with an understanding of blue team detection capabilities.

• 6+ years of experience in offensive security, including at least 2+ years providing technical leadership in red team operations.

• Experience mentoring or managing team members, fostering technical growth and career development.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with relevant offensive security certifications is essential ( CREST, OSCP, CRTO or similar )
  

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance.

• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.

• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know if you require any support or adjustments when you apply.  Let us know if you’d like to chat with an LGBTQ+ Confidential contact.  

Sound like your kind of vibe? We can’t wait to hear from you!

(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)

ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.

Need more?

Contact  Saikat.dastidar@ing.com

Applications close on 26th Jan

Before you apply

Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your manager

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