Manager of Threat Detection and Penetration Testing - Remote

Overview

As the Manager of Threat Detection and Penetration Testing, you will lead a dynamic team tasked with identifying vulnerabilities, detecting threats, and conducting penetration tests to preempt and counteract potential security breaches.

In Short

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of threat analysts and penetration testers.
• Provide expert technical guidance on threat detection and penetration testing methodologies.
• Drive the organizational security vision by prioritizing and overseeing the execution of projects.
• Develop and refine KPIs and metrics for threat detection and penetration testing activities.
• Collaborate with security engineering teams to enhance detection systems.
• Develop, document, and implement strategies for threat detection and penetration testing.
• Continuously improve security processes based on feedback from tests and activities.
• Coach and mentor individual contributors, fostering a culture of learning.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Threat Detection or Penetration Testing.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in recruiting and leading technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering security information.
• Advanced knowledge of penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or other relevant programming languages.
• Understanding of operating systems and memory management.
• Strong understanding of threat actor tactics and techniques.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading financial infrastructure platform.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to enhance security.
• Drive strategic initiatives in security management.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities within the team.
• Contribute to the security of a major platform used by millions.