Penetration Testing Manager — Lead Offensive Security

EY; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in the Attack & Penetration Testing team to lead sophisticated offensive security operations and strengthen client resilience against cyber threats.

You will oversee penetration testing, red team, and purple team engagements, deliver actionable reports, and mentor a growing team while staying current with emerging threats and industry best practices. EY offers a global, diverse environment with substantial travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering or a related major with a minimum of 6+ years of related work experience or a Master’s degree and approximately 3-4+ years of related work experience in penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, web application penetration tests, wireless, social engineering, Red Team, and Purple team assessments.
• Experience in managing and executing penetration testing projects.
• Experience with manual attack and penetration testing.
• Experience in establishing and managing Red Team or application penetration testing programs.
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl etc).
• Updated and familiarized with the latest exploits and security trends.
• Experience to lead a technical team to conduct remote and on-site penetration testing within defined rules of engagement.
• Proficient in overseeing multiple attack and penetration testing projects simultaneously while effectively navigating strict deadlines.
• Familiarity to perform network penetration testing in stealth manner.
• Any two of the following certifications: OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, CISSP, CISM, PMP, CREST Certified Simulated Attack Manager
• A driver’s license valid in the U.S
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to enterprise environments.
• Lead technical teams in penetration testing, red team, and purple team exercises using industry frameworks.
• Ensure delivery of clear, concise, and actionable reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor senior and junior analysts and foster a collaborative, trust-based culture.
• Stay ahead of cyber threat trends and represent EY in industry groups and events.
• Oversee multiple engagements and ensure productive collaboration with security and business teams.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team

Purple team

Team leadership

Mentoring

Threat modeling

Report writing

Client communication

Scripting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Master's degree

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in the Attack & Penetration Testing team to lead sophisticated offensive security operations and strengthen client resilience against cyber threats.

You will oversee penetration testing, red team, and purple team engagements, deliver actionable reports, and mentor a growing team while staying current with emerging threats and industry best practices. EY offers a global, diverse environment with substantial travel opportunities.