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Senior Penetration Tester, Vice President

Jersey City, NJFull-time$158k–$194k2026-07-13 → 2026-11-12
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior leader and hands-on technical expert leading internal penetration testing assessments for a highly regulated financial group, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities and delivering actionable remediation guidance.

Role type

Senior IC penetration testing lead (player-coach)

Builds

Security testing programs, internal testing infrastructure, and repeatable operational processes for enterprise systems

Domain

Financial services / Cybersecurity

Required skills

Penetration testing, Offensive security, Team leadership, Project management, Technical mentorship, Risk articulation, Documentation standards, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Cloud/SaaS/IaaS security, AI/ML security, Program maturity, OSCP/GXPN/GPEN/GWAPT certifications

Technologies

Active Directory, Windows, Linux/Unix, Databases, AI tools, SaaS platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the penetration testing team; Provide hands-on technical guidance in complex testing scenarios; Manage short- and medium-term deliverables and resources; Validate findings and remediation guidance; Develop testing standards and methodologies; Translate technical findings into risk-based insights for stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities