Network Penetration Testing Lead – Jersey/Tampa/Dallas #1002860 - Dexian - Florida

Job Title: Network Penetration Testing LeadLocation: Hybrid (Tampa,FL; Dallas, TX; Jersey City, NJ))
Employment Type: Contract‑to‑Hire
Interview Process: Two rounds

Job SummaryThe Network Penetration Testing Lead is responsible for leading and maturing network‑focused security testing activities to identify, assess, and reduce infrastructure risk. This role bridges deep technical expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring penetration testing efforts align with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and overall cybersecurity resilience goals.

The role focuses on validating the security of networks, infrastructure, and related platforms through structured penetration testing, while also driving continuous improvement across testing processes, tooling, automation, and reporting. The Network Penetration Testing Lead partners closely with IT, security, risk, and business stakeholders to translate technical findings into meaningful risk insights and actionable recommendations.

Key ResponsibilitiesAlign network penetration testing strategy with business and security objectives by translating business drivers into technical testing approaches and capability recommendations.Gather requirements, assess current capabilities, and define adoption strategies that support both security effectiveness and business needs.Guide cybersecurity decisions related to network architecture, firewall design, cloud adoption, threat modeling, and integration of new technologies.Lead and maintain continuous improvement practices to enhance resiliency, consistency, and operational excellence across penetration testing functions.Administer, coordinate, and oversee internal and third‑party penetration testing activities, ensuring adherence to procedures, policies, and regulatory frameworks.Provide tactical and strategic recommendations that support technology delivery in a timely, cost‑effective, and risk‑appropriate manner.Guide the development of new testing processes, automation of