Offensive Security Manager (Cybersecurity)

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom; hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two remote days per week.

Company

hirify.global is a SaaS capital markets platform services company providing end-to-end trading technology, data and analytics, compliance, clearing, post-trade, and infrastructure solutions to financial institutions and trading organizations.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and support a small internal team of penetration testers and offensive security professionals.
• Own and coordinate the penetration testing schedule across internal testers and third-party vendors.
• Scope external engagements, manage vendor relationships and budgets, review proposals, and ensure timely, high-quality reports.
• Act as the primary liaison between Offensive Security, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Coordinate vulnerability triage, remediation plans, SLA tracking, and timely patching with Engineering.
• Track penetration testing and vulnerability metrics, report KPIs to executive leadership, and improve security workflows.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of penetration testing workflows, methodologies, and engagement lifecycles, including scoping, execution, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Proven experience managing teams, projects, or programs, preferably in Information Security or Technology.
• Experience selecting, onboarding, and managing external security testing vendors or consultancies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including translating security risks into engineering tasks, negotiating deadlines, handling pushback, and building consensus.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assessments, remediation trackers, and vendor timelines.

Nice to have

• Basic technical awareness of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors, including OWASP Top 10 and CWEs.
• Understanding of SDLC and integrating security testing into Agile or DevOps environments.
• Relevant management or security certifications such as CISM, PMP, Security+, or CISSP.
• Experience in financial technology or the trading industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration with remote work.
• Pension contributions and 25 days of paid time off, with rollover options.
• One volunteering day, two professional development days, milestone anniversary PTO and bonuses, and generous parental leave.
• Budget for technology accessories and office equipment.
• Gym membership and health and wellness subsidies, including healthcare and lifestyle support.
• Collaborative, diversity-focused culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.