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This is a senior technical role, but the emphasis is on leading engagements, developing the team and our services, and taking commercial responsibility, with hands-on delivery as a natural part of the job.\nYou will lead realistic attack scenarios against complex and business-critical environments at leading organisations across the Nordics, from targeted technical testing to large-scale red team and purple team exercises.\nYou will be the technical and professional face of our offensive services towards clients and the market, working closely with EY’s leading cyber experts in the Nordics and globally.\nYour key responsibilities\nLead red team and penetration testing engagements across Active Directory, cloud and applications, with overall responsibility for quality and client delivery\n\nHold commercial and business development responsibility for our offensive services across the Nordics, including pipeline, new engagements and client relationships\n\nDevelop the team through mentoring, competence building and knowledge sharing, and help shape how the team grows\n\nTake ownership of our pentest and red team services and advance their methodology, quality standards and delivery model in close collaboration with EY’s global offensive security community\n\nDrive the use of AI and automation in our delivery to increase efficiency, coverage and quality, for example in reconnaissance, analysis and reporting\n\nBuild visibility for our offensive security services in the Nordic market through client events, talks and the wider security community\n\nPresent findings and advise clients, from technical teams to senior management\n\nThis is not a pure delivery role. Hands-on work keeps your technical edge sharp, but your greatest impact will come from leading, building and growing the practice.\nSkills and attributes for success\nWe are looking for someone who combines technical depth with leadership capabilities and a strong motivation to build high-performing teams and services.\nExtensive experience leading advanced red team or penetration testing engagements in complex environments\n\nRelevant certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSCE/OSCE3, CRTP, CRTE or equivalent, combined with expertise in Active Directory, cloud, applications and modern attack techniques\n\nExperience with adversary emulation, MITRE ATT&CK and purple teaming\n\nConfidence in client-facing roles, including presenting findings to technical and executive audiences\n\nCommercial drive and experience developing teams, services or methodology beyond your own delivery\n\nA strong focus on quality and efficiency, including the use of automation and AI in delivery\n\nExcellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken\n\nWe are looking for someone who takes ownership of clients, delivery and team. You are entrepreneurial, self-driven and able to combine strategic direction with operational execution.\nWe value technical depth, leadership, commercial drive and a desire to build more than titles.\nWhat we offer\nAt EY, you will work on advanced and business-critical security engagements in a strong professional community with a high degree of collaboration, sparring and knowledge sharing.\nWe offer, among other things:\nA key role in shaping and growing our offensive security services across the Nordics\n\nReal influence on how we use AI and automation to improve our delivery\n\nAdvanced and challenging engagements against complex environments\n\nA strong professional community with knowledge sharing, sparring and internal development\n\nFlexibility and trust in your everyday work, in an inclusive and collaborative environment\n\nAccess to global teams and international expertise through the EY network\n\nYou will join a culture built on collaboration, trust, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning.\nAre you ready to “Shape your future with confidence”?\nApply today, no later than 4.11.2026.\nAt EY, we value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have questions, need support or require adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact us at . We are here to support you.\nDoes this sound interesting?\nWe receive all applications electronically through our application portal. Please upload your CV, a cover letter explaining why you are applying and what motivates you for the role, and diplomas and transcripts from higher education.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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