Responsibilities
What will you contribute?
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/coordinator to oversee our web, mobile and infrastructure penetration testing activities. The ideal candidate will manage projects by liaising with third-party penetration test providers and internal teams to ensure the security and integrity of our systems. As part of Finastra's Threat & Vulnerability Management team, you'll be directly responsible for administering and actively maturing our company's Penetration Testing program. Your crucial role will involve preventing cyber-attacks and safeguarding the company and our clients from vulnerabilities.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:
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- Penetration Testing Management: Coordinate and oversee advanced penetration testing activities, including network, web application, and mobile application testing. Serve as the primary point of contact between third-party penetration testers and internal teams. Facilitate communication and provide regular updates to stakeholders on the progress of penetration testing activities.
- Project Management: Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple penetration testing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results within budget constraints. Collaborate with application teams and environment owners to schedule and execute testing.
- Defect Management: Record findings in a centralized repository for review, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Prepare detailed penetration testing reports with findings, analysis, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
- Metric Reporting: Establish, track, and report penetration testing metrics periodically by product, application, and/or domain. Utilize Power BI and other reporting tools to create insightful reports on penetration testing outcomes and risk assessments.
- Vendor Management: Act as the primary contact and relationship manager for third-party penetration testing providers, ensuring successful execution and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), contract negotiation, scope definition, and effort estimation.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of penetration testing processes, methodologies, and tools. Contribute to innovative solutions for emerging cybersecurity challenges.
- Technical Expertise: Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, applying this knowledge to improve penetration testing methodologies and tools.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in cybersecurity, with a specific focus on penetration testing.
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in the field of information security.
- Intermediate knowledge of security principles and ITIL framework.
- Strong technical proficiency in areas such as network security, web application security, mobile security, and social engineering.
- Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical, business, and other stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling assessment of complex security issues, prioritization of tasks, and development of practical solutions.
- Adaptability in tailoring conversations and presentations for different audiences, spanning technical, nontechnical, and executive leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines
- Beneficial - Proficiency in Power BI and reporting skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of cybersecurity.
Education/Certifications Desired
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
- A degree in Computer Science, Computer/Data Systems Management or a related field or discipline is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.