Lead Penetration Test Engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Lead Penetration TestEngineer

Location: Hybrid 2 days per week onsite on one of our following sites:

US: Boston MA Chicago IL Dallas TX Houston TX E nglewood CO Raleigh NC Princeton NJ New York NY Southfield MI Washington DC.

Canada: Toronto ON Calgary AB

The Team:

The S&P Ratings Security team focuses on protecting our clients and users from modern security mission is to safeguard systems and data by developing innovative solutions to the industrys most complex security arepassionateproblem solvers with deep securityexpertise.

Responsibilities and Impact:

We are seeking a Lead Penetration Test Engineer with extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive ideal candidate will conduct penetration tests re-testing vulnerability scanning and threat assessments across diverse environments. This role requires strong offensive security skills combined with cloud and application securityexpertisetoidentifyvulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies.

A successful candidate will excel in the following areas:

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments

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.
Applycloudspecificoffensive 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 andparticipatein attack simulations and tabletop exercises tovalidatesecurity 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 both technical andnontechnicalstakeholders.
Provide actionable remediation guidance and risk mitigation strategies to strengthen the organizations overall security posture.

WhatWereLooking For

Basic Required Qualifications

Bachelors 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).
Expertiseinidentifyingand 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 briefcrossfunctionalteams and executives.
At least one recognized offensive security certification (OSCP OSCE3 OSEP GXPN GPEN or CREST CRT/CCT).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience withcloud 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.
Demonstratedinvolvement in the infosec community (e.g. 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 andmaintainingaccountability to deadlines.

Right to work requirements for US based out candidates:

This role is open only for candidates with indefinite right to work within the US.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $135000 USD $200000 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.

In addition to base compensation this role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here .

Right to work requirements for Canada based out Candidates:

This role is open for candidates with indefinite right to work within Canada.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to Canadian Candidates:) S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is 135000 CAD to 180000 CAD. Final compensation for this role will be based on the individuals performance geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and accordance with Ontarios new regulations effective January 1 2026 this job posting provides information on expected compensation. S&P Global will not be utilizing artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Additionally we are committed to transparency and will inform all interviewed candidates of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview. This posting is for an existing vacancy and we encourage you to reach out for further information regarding our hiring practices or any questions you may have. Thank you for considering a career with us!

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings our analyst-driven credit ratings research and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations including businesses governments and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.

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Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds 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.

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (the Policy) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global some Divisions pursuant to the Policys requirements candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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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.

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