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| The following is a full job description for Penetration Testing Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Penetration Testing Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Penetration Testing Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Penetration Testing Manager, Penetration Testing Senior Manager, Testing Technician, Testing Technician, Sr., Penetration Tester I, Penetration Tester III, Penetration Tester IV, Penetration Tester V, Penetration Tester II |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Penetration Testing Director |
| Directs a team that performs penetration testing to assess and identify security vulnerabilities of networks, applications, and systems. Oversees vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities. Reviews and analyzes root cause analysis reports and makes recommendations to eliminate risks. Creates and develops methodologies to analyze and define risk, identify weaknesses, and drive the development of countermeasures and security improvements. Develops penetration testing policies and procedures by utilizing the latest tools, techniques, training, and industry best practices. Stays up to date with the latest security threats, techniques, and tools to continuously improve penetration testing methodologies. Has extensive experience using a variety of assessment tools (such as Nmap, BurpSuite, Kali Linux), scripting languages (like Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby), and cybersecurity frameworks and protocols. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science. May require GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), and/or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certificate. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Penetration and Vulnerability Director, Security Threat Director, Vulnerability Testing Director |
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| Similar Jobs: Penetration Testing Manager, Penetration Testing Senior Manager, Testing Technician, Testing Technician, Sr., Penetration Tester I, Penetration Tester III, Penetration Tester IV, Penetration Tester V, Penetration Tester II |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
