Director, Offensive Security

Varicent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 138,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Volunteer Days

Ignite Days

Financial

Retirement

Tuition Assistance

Flexibility

Job summary

Varicent is seeking a hands-on Director of Offensive Security to lead and evolve our offensive security program across applications, cloud environments, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled products. You will drive penetration testing, red teaming, AI security validation, vulnerability management, and bug bounty programs while partnering with Engineering, Product, Security, Compliance and Legal teams.

The role requires 10+ years in information security, including 5+ in offensive security, with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Information Security experience, including 5+ years in Offensive Security and 3+ years in Development or Engineering.
• Experience leading offensive security programs in SaaS and cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise in penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability management, and AI-enabled security testing.
• Strong understanding of application and cloud security, attack surface management, and secure SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Offensive Security Program with strategy, roadmap, and governance.
• Oversee testing across web, API, mobile, cloud, and AI-enabled products.
• Manage red team operations, adversary simulations, and vendor engagements.
• Mature vulnerability management and bug bounty programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Security, Compliance and Legal teams to reduce risk.

Skills

Offensive security

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Vulnerability management

AI security testing

Cloud security

Stakeholder communication

Education

Security certifications (OSCP/OSWE etc.)

Job description

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM,2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index,Gartner Peer Insights,2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent:

• Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
• Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
• Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
• Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.

Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!

About the Role

We’relooking for a hands-on Director of Offensive Security to lead and evolve our offensive security program across applications, cloud environments, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled products.

This role combines technicalexpertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functionalpartnershipto helpidentify, prioritize, and reduce security risk at scale.You'lllead offensive security initiatives including penetration testing, red teaming, AI security validation, vulnerability management, and bug bounty programs while partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Security, Compliance, and Legal teams.

What You'll Do

Lead the Offensive Security Program

• Define and execute the offensive security strategy and roadmap.
• Lead internal and external teams across penetration testing, red teaming, AI security testing, and vulnerability research.
• Establish standards, reporting, and metrics that drive measurable risk reduction.

Drive Security Testing & Validation

• Oversee web, API, mobile, cloud, and AI-enabled security testing.
• Lead red team operations, adversary simulations, and purple team exercises.
• Manage external penetration testing engagements and testing vendors.
• Mature attack surface management and continuous security validation programs.

Secure AI-Enabled Products

• Design and execute AI red teaming activities for LLM-enabled products and agentic workflows.
• Partner with AI and engineering teams to integrate security throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Build scalable approaches for AI security testing, validation, and risk assessment.

Improve Vulnerability Management

• Drive vulnerability triage, prioritization, remediation, and retesting.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement risk-based remediation practices.
• Mature bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs.

Influence Across the Business

• Partner with Engineering, Product, Security Operations, Compliance, and Legal teams.
• Communicate security risks, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Help shape the future of AI-enabled offensive security across the organization.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of Information Security experience, including 5+ yearsinOffensive Security and 3+ yearsinDevelopment or Engineering.
• Experience leading offensive security programs in SaaS and cloud environments.
• Hands-onexpertisein penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability management, and security testing of AI-enabled products.
• Strong understanding of application security, cloud security, attack surface management, and secure development practices.
• Experience working with modern cloud environments, APIs, web applications, containers, and AI/LLM technologies.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business risk and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications are considered an asset.

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days

• Assess the current offensive security landscape andidentifykey opportunities for improvement.
• Build relationships across engineering, security, and business teams.
• Establish priorities and define a roadmap for continuous security validation.

6+ Months

• Scale AI-enabled offensive security capabilities.
• Improve vulnerability management effectiveness and remediation outcomes.
• Deliver measurable reductions in organizational security risk.

Long-term (7+ months): Mature, Measure & Reduce Risk

• Scale autonomous vulnerability management across critical assets and environments.
• Mature AI-enabled red team capabilities and continuous threat-informed security validation.
• Drive measurable reductions in organizational risk through AI-enabled offensive security capabilities.

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between$138,200.00 - $181,400.00(CAD). In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process.

This posting is for a new vacancy.

This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement — not replace — human decision-making.

Overview of Benefits:

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs
• Time Off — PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most
• Volunteer Days — Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you
• Ignite Days — Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning
• Financial — Compensation that reflects your market and your value
• Retirement — Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security
• Tuition Assistance — Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development
• Flexibility — Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions

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