Lead Penetration Testing Specialist

If you are a passionate and experienced Penetration Testing Specialist looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you

Job Title: Lead Penetration Testing Specialist

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $123 Per hour

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Penetration Testing Specialist to join our dynamic and rapidly growing cybersecurity team. As the Lead Penetration Testing Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing penetration testing activities across our organization to identify vulnerabilities and potential security threats. Your expertise and leadership will be essential in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of penetration testing specialists, providing guidance, mentoring, and training as needed.
• Develop and implement comprehensive penetration testing strategies and procedures to identify weaknesses and potential security threats.
• Collaborate with other members of the cybersecurity team to maintain and enhance our overall security posture.
• Conduct thorough and detailed penetration testing activities, including network, web application, and wireless testing.
• Utilize various tools and techniques to simulate real-world attacks and identify vulnerabilities.
• Analyze and interpret test results, and provide actionable recommendations for addressing identified vulnerabilities.
• Document all testing activities, findings, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in penetration testing methodologies and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in network and web application penetration testing.
• Familiarity with various tools and techniques used in penetration testing, such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exploits, as well as best practices for mitigating them.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and web technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Professional security certifications, such as OSCP, OSCE, or GPEN, are highly desired.

Why Work With Us: We are a rapidly growing company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on our organization's security posture. We also offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Apply today and join our team of cybersecurity experts in protecting our organization from potential threats.