Penetration Testing Manager – Senior Manager InfoSec

Job Description: - Lead a team of penetration testers in First Citizens Bank’s AppSec Testing Program

• Develop penetration testing strategy aligned with AppSec, Vulnerability Management, SDLC, and the bank’s risk appetite
• Establish regular penetration testing cadence aligned with cybersecurity standards
• Identify and complete penetration testing team improvement projects
• Establish testing schedules and coordinate multiple teams
• Identify and remediate schedule slippages
• Manage staff performance, training, evaluations, and development plans
• Manage vendors and procure tools and services
• Provide expert technical guidance on penetration testing methodology and findings remediation
• Partner with application teams, BISOs, GRC, and IT teams to close findings and document exceptions
• Report metrics and analyze data to identify trends and issues
• Communicate risks and data significance to stakeholders and C-level executives
• Identify, classify, and report complex vulnerabilities in custom applications

Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Information security or technology

• At least one industry standard certification related to penetration testing and/or cybersecurity leadership (CISSP, CISM, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCP, OSWA)
• Experience with agentic pentesting
• Deep knowledge of the OWASP Top 10
• Knowledge of Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PETS)
• Knowledge of CREST Pentesting Methodologies
• Expert penetration testing strategy and program management skills
• Ability to manage staff performance, training, and evaluations
• Ability to manage vendors and procure tools and services
• Ability to analyze data and report metrics
• Ability to communicate risk to varied audiences, including C-level executives
• Ability to work in Information Security or technology

Benefits: - Variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards may be included in total compensation