Lead Penetration Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-07
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Systems Engineer
Lead Penetration Test Engineer
The Role:
Lead Penetration Test Engineer
Location:
Hybrid 2 days per week onsite on one of our following sites:
US:
Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Englewood, 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 threats. Our mission is to safeguard systems and data by developing innovative solutions to the industry's most complex security challenges. We are passionate problem solvers with deep security expertise.
Responsibilities and Impact:
We are seeking a Lead Penetration Test Engineer with extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security. The 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 security expertise to identify vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies.
A successful candidate will excel in the following areas:
- Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments
- Vulnerability Management & Remediation
- Attack Simulations & Research
- Security Communication & Reporting
What We're Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications
• 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, Power Shell, 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.
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 (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.
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 $135,000 USD – $200,000 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's 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 .
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…
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