Lead Penetration Test Engineer

About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 12 S&P Global Corporate Role: Lead Penetration Test Engineer Location: Hybrid 2 days per week onsite at one of the following sites: Boston, MA / Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Houston, TX / Eaglewood, CO / Raleigh, NC / Princeton, NJ / New York, NY / Southfield, MI / Washington, DC (US) Toronto, ON / Calgary, AB (Canada) Responsibilities and Impact We are seeking a Lead Penetration Test Engineer with extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security. This role conducts penetration tests, re‑testing, vulnerability scanning, and threat assessments across diverse environments, leveraging strong cloud and application security skills to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments Conduct comprehensive penetration testing of web applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments using manual and automated techniques. Develop custom scripts, tools, and methodologies to enhance 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. Vulnerability Management & Remediation 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. Attack Simulations & Research 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. Security Communication & Reporting Communicate and present penetration testing and security assessment findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Provide actionable remediation guidance and risk mitigation strategies to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. What We’re Looking For Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 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). Preferred Qualifications 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 (open‑source projects, bugbounties, 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. Right to Work Requirements U.S. candidates: Indefinite right to work within the U.S. is required. Canada candidates: Indefinite right to work within Canada is required. Compensation / Benefits (U.S. Applicants Only) S&P Global indicates an anticipated base salary range of $135,000 USD – $200,000 USD, determined by location and experience. Benefits Health & Wellness coverage designed for the mind and body. Generous time off and flexible downtime. Continuous learning resources. Financial planning and retirement options. Family‑friendly perks. Additional retail and referral incentives. Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. Job ID: 320821 #J-18808-Ljbffr