Vice President, Penetration Testing Analyst Greater Austin, TX Area + 5 more

The Company is in search of a Vice President, Penetration Testing Analyst to join its Threat Intelligence and Assurance organization. This senior, hands-on technical role is pivotal in leading the execution of scenario-based testing against high-value systems and services, as well as owning the validation of fixes for the resulting findings. The successful candidate will be the in-house technical authority for complex penetration testing engagements, ensuring that testing is realistic, and findings are technically sound. Responsibilities include serving as the senior technical lead across the engagement lifecycle, providing real-time technical guidance, and holding external testing providers to a high technical standard. The role also involves leading the strategy for validating remediation, assessing it across the wider estate, and making final technical calls on closure recommendations. To excel in this position, candidates must have extensive hands-on experience in offensive security, particularly in advanced penetration testing, red teaming, or adversary simulation, with a preference for those with a background in financial services or other highly regulated industries. Expert-level knowledge of various attack techniques, offensive tooling, and scripting is essential. The role requires a proven track record in leading remediation validation, deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, and experience in challenging third-party testing providers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, industry-recognized offensive security certifications, and at least 10 years of related experience. Executive-level communication skills, discretion, and sound judgment are also key attributes for this role.

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