Senior Penetration Testing & Red Team Manager

EY; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager for Attack & Penetration Testing to lead offensive security engagements and guide teams in identifying threats and vulnerabilities. You will report findings to both technical and executive audiences and mentor analysts in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong technical leadership, enterprise security experience, and the ability to travel up to 50% to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 6+ years in penetration testing or a Master’s with 3–4+ years.
• Experience in managing and executing penetration testing projects.
• Experience with manual attack and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements for client environments including internet, intranet, web apps, and cloud.
• Oversee red team and purple team activities and report findings clearly to technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor senior and junior analysts and drive a collaborative security culture.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team

Purple team

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Java

Burp Suite

Nessus

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager for Attack & Penetration Testing to lead offensive security engagements and guide teams in identifying threats and vulnerabilities. You will report findings to both technical and executive audiences and mentor analysts in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong technical leadership, enterprise security experience, and the ability to travel up to 50% to meet client needs.