Senior Manager, Cyber Security – Penetration Testing, People Leader

Capital One

. Lead and oversee penetration testing of enterprise networks, services, applications, and infrastructure .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $209,000 - $286,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in penetration testing, cybersecurity strategy development, and team leadership. Proficient in analyzing security vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation guidance while effectively communicating technical information to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Penetration TestingCybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentPeople LeadershipPublic Cloud EnvironmentsScripting with Python

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingCybersecurityThreat ModelingVulnerability AnalysisRemediation GuidanceScriptingOffensive Security ToolsSecure Coding StandardsCloud SecurityNetwork Security

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProfessional DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPCI/CD PipelineMITRE ATT&CKCVSSDREADSTRIDE

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPOSWAOSWEOSCE3GPENGXPNCRTO

Industry Keywords

Red TeamingApplication SecuritySecurity PostureEmerging ThreatsAttack Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee penetration testing of enterprise networks, services, applications, and infrastructure
Contribute to a comprehensive penetration testing strategy aligned with organizational security objectives
Analyze penetration testing results and provide actionable insights to stakeholders to drive remediation and improve security posture
Monitor emerging threats and attack techniques to keep team strategies and techniques relevant and effective
Mentor and guide team members to foster professional development and enhance team capabilities
Work with developers on remediation guidance and improvements throughout the Software CI/CD pipeline
Convey technical information and results clearly to diverse audiences, including senior management and non-technical stakeholders
Identify and exploit security weaknesses and provide actionable recommendations
Collaborate with various teams to enhance security posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 6 years of experience evaluating, contributing to, or supporting development of cybersecurity capabilities
At least 3 years of experience in People Leadership
At least 4 years of experience in Penetration Testing
At least 2 years of experience with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
At least 1 year of experience scripting with Python, Golang, or C#
No employment authorization or immigration-related sponsorship is available
Preferred: 8+ years of security testing experience (red teaming, cloud security, application security, or network security)
Preferred: 8+ years of experience with threat modeling concepts and frameworks (CVSS, MITRE ATT&CK, DREAD, or STRIDE)
Preferred: Experience developing Offensive Security tools
Preferred: Experience with code review and secure coding standards
Preferred: OSCP, OSWA, OSWE, OSCE3, GPEN, GXPN, or CRTO certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities