Director Penetration Testing

Director, Penetration Testing Program

Location: Iselin, Nj

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $180,000 $210,000 base + annual bonus + exceptional benefits 401(k) match

Eligibility: W2 only No Corp to Corp or third-party agencies

Build -Scale a testing program beyond compliance specifically around system performance, technical validation, or security testing

About the Role

We are seeking a Director-level leader to build and lead an enterprise-wide security testing program. This role focuses on developing a scalable, high-impact testing function with strong emphasis on performance testing, technical strategy, and program ownership. Prior penetration testing experience is a plus but not required.

What You ll Be Doing

- Build and scale an enterprise security testing program

- Define frameworks, methodologies, and best practices

- Oversee testing strategies including performance and technical validation

- Ensure testing aligns with business risk and system performance

- Manage third-party vendors and testing tools

- Establish metrics and reporting for leadership

- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve system performance and resilience

- Provide leadership and mentorship to team members

What We re Looking For

- Experience building and leading testing or security programs

- Strong technical understanding of testing environments and systems

- Experience with performance testing and overall testing strategy

- Ability to translate technical findings into business impact

- Leadership and stakeholder management experience

- Prior penetration testing experience is a plus

Certifications & Education

- Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., security or testing-related)

- Bachelor s or advanced degree in a related field preferred

- building or scaling testing programs (not just executing audits)

- Solid technical understanding of systems, applications, and performance testing

- Exposure to security testing or engineering teams (even if not hands-on)

- Ability to translate testing into risk, performance, and business impact

- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering / infrastructure teams