Penetration Testing Manager: Lead Offensive Security

EY; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

EY invites applications for a Manager in the Attack & Penetration Testing team. You will lead sophisticated offensive security operations, guiding penetration testing, red team, and purple team engagements to strengthen client resilience against cyber threats.

You will mentor analysts, ensure high-quality reports for technical and executive audiences, and stay abreast of trends. Domestic and international travel up to 50% is expected, with opportunities to influence across EY teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s with relevant experience in penetration testing.
• Experience managing and executing penetration testing projects.
• Experience with manual attack and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing, red team, and purple team engagements.
• Oversee delivery of offensive security engagements and client reporting.
• Mentor senior and junior analysts and drive a collaborative team culture.
• Stay current with cyber threats and represent EY at industry groups.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red Team

Purple Team

Team leadership

Mentoring

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering

6+ years of related work experience or Master’s with 3–4+ years

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Java

Job description

EY invites applications for a Manager in the Attack & Penetration Testing team. You will lead sophisticated offensive security operations, guiding penetration testing, red team, and purple team engagements to strengthen client resilience against cyber threats.

You will mentor analysts, ensure high-quality reports for technical and executive audiences, and stay abreast of trends. Domestic and international travel up to 50% is expected, with opportunities to influence across EY teams.