Penetration Tester - AVP

Overview Penetration Tester – Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Whippany, NJ. The role is to identify potential vulnerabilities within the bank’s IT systems using penetration testing tools and techniques to ensure security of computer systems, applications, servers, and networks. Responsibilities Develop and execute penetration tests, audits, and threat models across web applications, APIs, network/infrastructure, mobile apps, thick clients, AI agents/LLMs, and cloud environments. Identify vulnerabilities and emerging attack paths, including exploit code and new cyber‑attack techniques. Collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams to enhance security postures, develop testing methodologies, and support proactive security initiatives. Lead a team of security professionals delivering complex penetration testing assignments. Maintain comprehensive documentation and produce senior‑stakeholder reports on test findings and remediation guidance. Support policy development, risk mitigation, and control strengthening in line with the organization’s governance agenda. Engage in business‑aligned analysis of data from multiple sources to inform security decisions and influence stakeholders. Qualifications Practical experience delivering penetration testing or related security services. Proficiency in web application, network/infrastructure, API, mobile, thick client, AI, and cloud penetration testing. In‑depth understanding of security mechanisms for applications, operating systems, networks, databases, virtualization, cloud, and AI environments. Familiarity with cloud‑native environments, container security, and infrastructure‑as‑code. Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., CREST, OSCP, SANS) and/or Red/Purple team experience are highly valued. Experience in enterprise vulnerability management, threat modelling, design review, and awareness of industry frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK/CTID, CISA Secure‑by‑Design, NIST CSF 2.0/CRI Profile, and DORA/FFIEC. Benefits Salary range: $125,000 – $170,000 per annum. Additional rewards include an incentive award, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, comprehensive life insurance, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances. #J-18808-Ljbffr 2755 Barclays Services Corpor