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About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Penetration Test Engineer with extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security. This role requires strong offensive security skills combined with cloud and application security expertise to identify vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing of web applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments using both manual and automated techniques.
• Develop custom scripts, tools, and methodologies to enhance penetration testing capabilities and automate security testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply cloud‑specific offensive techniques, including IAM abuse, container and serverless exploitation, and cloud misconfiguration testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to analyze vulnerabilities, develop remediation plans, and strengthen application security across development and production lifecycles.
• Perform detailed security assessments using DAST, SAST, and SCA tools to ensure continuous validation and improvement of security controls.
• Lead and participate in attack simulations and tabletop exercises to validate security controls and improve organizational response capabilities.
• Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and adversarial techniques to inform offensive and defensive strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to design and execute threat assessments based on intelligence feeds and threat actor analysis.
• Communicate and present penetration testing and security assessment findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide actionable remediation guidance and risk mitigation strategies to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in information security with a strong focus on penetration testing, application security, and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap) and methodologies (e.g., OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, PTES).
• Expertise in identifying and exploiting common infrastructure and web application vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, SQL Injection, IDOR).
• Familiarity with vulnerability classification and scoring frameworks (CVE, CVSS, CWE).
• Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Go, PowerShell, JavaScript).
• Experience performing security assessments (DAST, SAST, SCA, credential scanning) and integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable reports and confidently brief cross‑functional teams and executives.
• At least one recognized offensive security certification (OSCP, OSCE3, OSEP, GXPN, GPEN, or CREST CRT/CCT).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of AI/ML security and adversarial testing methods, including evaluating LLMs and other models for manipulation, evasion, and data integrity risks.
• Demonstrated involvement in the infosec community (e.g., open-source projects, bug bounties, CVE research, conference talks, or security publications).
• Experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to offensive security operations and threat emulation.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Java application technologies, deployment frameworks, and associated security best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while independently owning deliverables and maintaining accountability to deadlines.
• This role is open only for candidates with indefinite right to work within the US.
• This role is open for candidates with indefinite right to work within Canada.

Skills

• Penetration Testing
• Offensive Security
• Cloud Security
• Application Security
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Threat Assessment
• Web Application Penetration Testing
• Infrastructure Penetration Testing
• Cloud Environment Penetration Testing
• Manual Testing Techniques
• Automated Testing Techniques
• Custom Scripting
• Tool Development
• Methodology Development
• CI/CD Pipeline Security Testing
• Cloud-Specific Offensive Techniques
• IAM Abuse
• Container Exploitation
• Serverless Exploitation
• Cloud Misconfiguration Testing
• Vulnerability Management
• Remediation Planning
• DAST
• SAST
• SCA
• Attack Simulations
• Tabletop Exercises
• Threat Research
• Adversarial Techniques Research
• Intelligence Feed Analysis
• Threat Actor Analysis
• Security Communication
• Reporting
• Risk Mitigation Strategy Development
• Burp Suite
• Nessus
• Metasploit
• Nmap
• OWASP Top 10
• MITRE ATT&CK
• PTES
• XSS
• SQL Injection
• IDOR
• CVE
• CVSS
• CWE
• Bash Scripting
• Python Scripting
• Go Scripting
• PowerShell Scripting
• JavaScript Scripting
• Credential Scanning
• AWS Security
• Azure Security
• GCP Security
• AI/ML Security
• LLM Evaluation
• Open-Source Project Contribution
• Bug Bounty Participation
• CVE Research
• Conference Speaking
• Security Publication
• Threat Emulation
• Secure Software Development Practices
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Java Application Technologies
• Deployment Frameworks

Location

• Hybrid
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Englewood, CO
• Raleigh, NC
• Princeton, NJ
• New York, NY
• Southfield, MI
• Washington, DC
• Toronto, ON
• Calgary, AB

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum 8 years of experience in information security
• Lead

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Salary/Compensations

• $135,000 USD – $200,000 USD
• 135,000 CAD to 180,000 CAD

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off.
• Access to resources for career growth and learning new skills.
• Competitive pay.
• Retirement planning.
• Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Perks for partners and families.
• Retail discounts.
• Referral incentive awards.

About the Company

• Advancing Essential Intelligence.
• We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.
• Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
• From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.
• We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.
• We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
• Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.
• We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
• We take care of you, so you can take care of business.
• We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
• At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.
• Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.
• By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity

• S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
• Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
• If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
• US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal