Penetration Testing Program Lead

EY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Travel opportunities up to 50%

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Attack & Penetration Testing to lead sophisticated offensive security operations that strengthen client resilience against cyber threats. You will guide technical teams through penetration testing, red team, and purple team exercises, delivering clear, actionable reports to technical and executive audiences.

You will mentor junior and senior analysts, foster a collaborative security culture, stay ahead of emerging threats, and engage with industry groups and events to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in penetration testing or Master’s with 3-4+ years.
• Experience managing and executing penetration testing projects.
• Hands-on manual attack and scripting abilities.
• Proven Red/ Purple team program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing, red team and purple team engagements.
• Oversee delivery of offensive security engagements and client reports.
• Mentor analysts and foster collaborative security culture.
• Stay current with threats and represent EY at industry events.
• Ensure engagement rules and governance are followed.

Skills

Effective communication

Client engagement

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Threat landscape awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Java

Penetration testing tools

Red/Blue team frameworks

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in Attack & Penetration Testing to lead sophisticated offensive security operations that strengthen client resilience against cyber threats. You will guide technical teams through penetration testing, red team, and purple team exercises, delivering clear, actionable reports to technical and executive audiences.

You will mentor junior and senior analysts, foster a collaborative security culture, stay ahead of emerging threats, and engage with industry groups and events to