Lead, Application Security & Offensive Testing

Lead, Application Security & Offensive Testing | Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)

We are partnering with a leading enterprise organization to hire an accomplished Lead, Application Security & Offensive Testing professional for a high-visibility cybersecurity leadership opportunity based in Manhattan, NY.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on security leader who can drive strategy, lead high-performing teams, and shape modern security testing capabilities across a complex enterprise environment.

🔹 The Role

This position combines leadership responsibility with deep technical engagement, offering ownership across:

• Application Security Testing

• Offensive Security / Ethical Hacking

• Red Team Exercises

• Third-Party Penetration Testing Programs

• Security Assurance Strategy, Governance & Execution

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of enterprise application security and offensive testing programs

• Manage and mentor senior security engineers while building a high-performance culture

• Enhance testing methodologies, operating procedures, playbooks, and measurable outcomes

• Conduct targeted hands-on security assessments and validate critical findings

• Translate technical risks into clear business-focused recommendations

• Partner closely with engineering, cyber defense, technology leaders, and global teams

• Support security tooling evaluations, implementation, and optimization

🔹 Ideal Background

• 5 years of experience in Application Security, Penetration Testing, Offensive Security, or Ethical Hacking

• Proven leadership experience with ownership of programs and people

• Strong expertise in AppSec testing, secure SDLC, threat-driven testing, and remediation strategy

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders

• Experience improving mature security programs within enterprise environments

🔹 Preferred Experience

• Financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries

• Cloud-native platforms and CI/CD security

• Experience working with distributed global teams

• Familiarity with modern AppSec and offensive security tools

💼 If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can influence enterprise security strategy while staying close to the technical work, this is a compelling next step.