Penetration Tester

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Company Overview

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that distributes content across film, television, streaming and theme parks. It owns brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Peacock, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and operates Universal Studios Hollywood and Or. The company values diversity, inclusion, and community impact.

Job Title

PCI Scanning & Penetration Testing Coordinator – Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance

Job Description

The Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance team is seeking a PCI Scanning & Penetration Testing Coordinator to lead and manage the organization’s PCI ASV scanning and penetration testing programs. This role serves as the central liaison between internal business units, technical teams, and external vendors, while also possessing the technical capability to conduct penetration tests independently when required. The successful candidate will ensure timely execution, remediation, and compliance with PCI DSS requirements across all business entities.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining PCI ASV scan schedules across all business units.
• Initiating and tracking ad hoc scans, ensuring timely execution and reporting.
• Validating remediation of vulnerabilities and special notes, coordinating with technical teams and GRC.
• Acting as the single point of contact for the ASV vendor, resolving anomalies and portal issues.
• Negotiating false positives and scan disputes with the vendor on behalf of business units.
• Coordinating annual and ad hoc PCI penetration tests across applicable environments.
• Scoping, scheduling, and executing penetration tests internally when vendor support is unavailable or impractical.
• Performing manual and automated testing techniques including network, web application, and system-level assessments.
• Analyzing test results, documenting findings, and providing remediation guidance aligned with PCI DSS.
• Tracking remediation efforts and maintaining centralized documentation of test reports and compliance evidence.
• Generating and maintaining reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and compliance attestations.
• Interfacing with business unit technical teams to ensure understanding and prioritization of findings.
• Providing guidance and support to teams with limited PCI knowledge or bandwidth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in PCI compliance, vulnerability management, or penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of PCI DSS requirements, especially ASV scanning and penetration testing controls.
• Proficiency in penetration testing methodologies (OWASP, NIST SP 800-115, PTES).
• Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Working knowledge of network protocols, web application architecture, and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience working with external vendors and internal technical teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Certifications (at least one Required):
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certifications (Preferred):
  • PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA)
  • GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
  • CISSP or CISM for broader security leadership alignment

Additional Requirements

• Fully Remote: This position is designated as fully remote, meaning the employee may work from home or a remote location.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Additional Information

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