Senior Offensive Security Manager — Pen Testing & Red Team

Ernst & Young Oman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is actively seeking a Manager in Attack & Penetration Testing to lead sophisticated offensive security engagements and mentor a team of security testers. You will drive project delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver clear executive-ready reports.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving cyber threats. Extensive travel up to 50% will be required in domestic and international client engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of related work experience in penetration testing or a Master’s with 3-4+ years in red/purple team assessments.
• Experience in managing and executing penetration testing projects.
• Experience with scripting/programming (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing, red team, and purple team engagements.
• Manage delivery of offensive security engagements and client reports.
• Mentor senior and junior analysts and foster a collaborative culture.
• Stay current with emerging threats and best practices in cybersecurity.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Threat analysis

Penetration testing

Red team

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Master's in Cybersecurity or related

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Java

Job description

EY is actively seeking a Manager in Attack & Penetration Testing to lead sophisticated offensive security engagements and mentor a team of security testers. You will drive project delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver clear executive-ready reports.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving cyber threats. Extensive travel up to 50% will be required in domestic and international client engagements.