Security Consultant

Position Title: Security Consultant

Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila 2 days per week onsite

Role Purpose

The Security Consultant role at NCC Group is focused on offensive security, identifying and demonstrating vulnerabilities in client systems before they can be exploited by malicious actors. By providing an attacker's perspective, the consultant helps clients proactively strengthen their defenses. This role involves delivering high-quality penetration testing engagements, simulating real-world attack scenarios, and advising on mitigation strategies. Based in Manila, the consultant also contributes to the growth of our global delivery capabilities through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.

At NCC Group, you'll have access to structured development opportunities, global mentorship, and support for professional certifications. You'll work on diverse, high-impact engagements that sharpen your skills and accelerate your career in offensive security.

Summary

As a Security Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical security assessments for prominent clients worldwide. Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing technical tasks across a variety of penetration testing and security assessment engagements.
• Delivering high-quality technical solutions and actionable risk mitigation advice, tailored to client environments and aligned with global best practices.
• Identifying, documenting, and assisting in the resolution of security vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Collaborating with global stakeholders and project teams to ensure alignment, engagement success, and client satisfaction.
• Managing client interactions professionally, supporting relationship development through clear communication and trust-building.
• Operating as both an individual contributor and a collaborative team member, adapting to the nature and scope of each engagement.
• Contributing to team knowledge-sharing and capability-building initiatives where relevant, with opportunities to support junior team members.

What we are looking for in you

• Strong communication and soft skills with the ability to clearly convey technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a global set up
• Excellent English language proficiency listening, spoken, and written suitable for global client interaction
• Experience working with international teams and stakeholders, particularly in a consultancy or delivery centre context

Hands-on experience with:

• Web Application and Web Services Security Assessments
• External Infrastructure Security Assessments
• Basic Linux command-line usage and system familiarity

Desirable:

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.
• Experience in programming or scripting
• Code review skills for identifying vulnerabilities in application source code
• Exposure to internal infrastructure security testing
• Ability to conduct active firewall testing and configuration reviews
• Understanding of mobile application security (iOS/Android)
• Experience with cloud platform security
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, BSCP, CRT, CPSA

Ways of working

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
• Working as One NCC.
• Always Learning.
• Being Inclusive and Respectful.
• Delivering Brilliantly.

Our company

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

Come join us

What do we offer in return

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• Transportation and rice allowances
• Night differential, overtime pay and holiday pay
• 13thmonth pay and performancebased bonus plan
• Day1 HMO healthcare coverage for you and dependents
• Outpatient medicine reimbursement
• Group life insurance, accidental death & disability cover
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential counselling
• Generous vacation and sick leave, available from Day 1
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/civil ceremony, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Company share plan & Sharesave scheme allowing discounted share purchase through monthly savings

So, what's next

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [Confidential Information] .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. If you don't hear back from us within 10 days, please don't be too disappointed we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [HIDDEN TEXT]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to screening as a mandatory requirement.