Team Lead, Ethical Hacker

Packetlabs was founded by an ethical hacker after observing vulnerability assessments being presented as penetration tests. Our slogan, "Ready for more than a VA scan?" emphasizes the importance of not providing our clients with a false sense of security.

We are a passionate team of highly trained, proactive, ethical hackers. Packetlabs consultants identify weaknesses that others overlook and continually learn new ways to evade controls. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we support our leaders to help others reach those same standards. 

To do so, we only hire individuals with the same drive and passion.

Who we are looking for

• Core values:
• • Is humble -  Egos don’t belong at Packetlabs, especially in leadership. 
  • People-first coach - You care deeply about growing people’s careers, skills, and confidence. You actively mentor, provide feedback, and create space for others to succeed.
  • Customer-first mentality - An excellent communicator with clients, project managers, and teammates. Responsive, reliable, and professional.
  • You deliver work that you take pride in - Your work is an autograph of your excellence.
  • Digs deeper into every finding - Doesn't stop until impact is proven.
  • Is comfortable being uncomfortable - You move toward challenges, both technical and interpersonal.
  • Is always learning - Both cybersecurity and leadership evolve constantly. You are self-aware and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Self-motivated and dependable - You take ownership of outcomes, for yourself and your team.
• Education and experience:
• • A graduate of an Information Security or Computer Science degree program.
  • Has between two and five years of experience in a similar role.
  • Has professional qualifications (one or more): CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, BSCP.

What you’ll be doing - Technical and Client Delivery (75%)

• Lead and execute penetration tests across:
• • Web and mobile applications
  • Cloud and infrastructure
  • Red team engagements
• Work on and help shape advanced service offerings, pushing Packetlabs’ technical depth and differentiation.
• Support scoping and pre-engagement discussions, helping ensure projects are realistic, high-impact, and aligned with client risk.

What you’ll be doing - People Leadership & Coaching (25%)

• Actively coach and mentor consultants, with a strong focus on long-term career growth.
• Conduct regular 1:1s focused on skills development, feedback, and career progression.
• Help team members identify their strengths, areas for growth, and learning paths (both technical and soft skills).
• Foster psychological safety, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management to improve processes, tooling, and service quality.
• Help identify and develop future leaders within the team.
• Monitor team performance and growth needs to build a plan for scaling our operations across the business.

Why us?

• Immediate and continual growth planning. As soon as you’re onboarded, we begin to understand your career aspirations and goals and set out to make them happen. 
• Due to demand, expect to triple in size within 3 years.
• Wealthsimple GRSP with corporate matching
• Participation in corporate benefit plans
• Amazing team and working environment
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunity