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| The following is a full job description for Penetration Testing Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Penetration Testing Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Penetration Testing Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Penetration Testing Senior Manager, Penetration Testing Director, Testing Technician, Testing Technician, Sr., Penetration Tester I, Penetration Tester II, Penetration Tester IV, Penetration Tester V, Penetration Tester III |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Penetration Testing Manager |
| Manages a team that performs penetration testing to assess and identify security vulnerabilities of networks, applications, and systems. Implements methodologies to analyze and define risk, identify weaknesses, and drive the development of countermeasures and security improvements. Designs, plans, and executes vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities. Develops and utilizes the latest tools, techniques, training, and countermeasures for testing system and application vulnerabilities. Directs a variety of manual and automated penetration testing. Leads red/blue team testing and event monitoring. 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. Implements testing policies and procedures that align with the organization's cybersecurity policies, standards, and industry best practices. 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 a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. |
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| Also referred to as: Penetration and Vulnerability Manager, Security Threat Manager, Vulnerability Testing Manager |
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| Similar Jobs: Penetration Testing Senior Manager, Penetration Testing Director, Testing Technician, Testing Technician, Sr., Penetration Tester I, Penetration Tester II, Penetration Tester IV, Penetration Tester V, Penetration Tester III |
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