Lead Penetration Testing Engineer
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
**_This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month._**
**_Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future._**
**Experience & Skills:**
+ 7+ years of offensive security experience as a red team operator and penetration tester across web applications, corporate networks, and infrastructure.
+ Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, SMTP, SMB, Kerberos, LDAP, etc.).
+ Deep familiarity with Windows and Linux, including Active Directory, authentication flows, endpoint posture, and common misconfigurations.
+ Proven ability to test and interact with APIs, including automation and integration validation.
+ Demonstrated ability to create advanced scripts, tools, and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
+ Strong report‑writing skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business‑aligned risk and actionable remediation.
+ Leadership qualities to support technical development of team members.
**Tooling Expectations (Hands‑On):**
+ Recon & Enumeration: Nmap, Masscan, Amass, Subfinder, Nuclei, Nikto, whatweb, dnsrecon, enum4linux‑ng
+ Web & API Testing: OWASP ZAP, sqlmap, ffuf/gobuster, testssl.sh, JWT tooling, Burp Suite
+ Exploit & Post‑Exploitation: Metasploit, Impacket, BloodHound, Responder, Kerbrute, CrackMapExec/NetExec, smbclient, LDAP tooling
+ Passwords & Traffic: Wireshark/tshark, John the Ripper, Hashcat, Hydra
**Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated web application penetration tests on internal and third‑party applications; identify vulnerabilities aligned to OWASP Top 10/ASVS, demonstrate exploitability, and validate fixes.
+ Perform internal and external network penetration tests, including attack path discovery, privilege escalation, lateral movement, segmentation validation, and internet‑facing exposure reviews.
+ Execute targeted security testing in additional domains such as APIs, mobile applications (as applicable), cloud configuration/exposure validation, and wireless assessments.
+ Build and maintain repeatable testing playbooks covering reconnaissance, exploitation, post‑exploitation, evidence collection, and remediation validation.
+ Produce clear deliverables including executive summaries, technical reports, reproducible steps, risk ratings, and remediation guidance; brief engineers, stakeholders, and security leadership.
+ Partner with application and infrastructure teams to remediate findings, conduct retesting, confirm closure, and improve secure SDLC practices.
+ Support purple‑team activities by collaborating with detection and response teams to strengthen logging, alerting, and detection logic.
+ Develop and maintain testing tools, scripts, and automations in Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
+ Mentor junior team members to expand technical knowledge and hands‑on capabilities. • Work with third‑party testers to define scopes, oversee execution and reporting, and assign ownership of findings.
**One or more of the following certifications:**
+ Highly Preferred: OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, OSWP, or OSEE
+ GIAC: GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, or GWEB
+ eCPPT or PNPT
+ Bonus: CISSP, cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure), or other relevant credentials.
**Core Competencies:**
+ Analysis: Identify issues, compare data, and draw defensible conclusions.
+ Communication: Clearly convey technical details and risk to engineers, finding owners, and leadership.
+ Judgment & Decision Making: Recommend appropriate actions based on available facts and constraints.
+ Technical Knowledge: Stay current on offensive security techniques, defenses, and industry trends.
+ Relationship Building: Collaborate effectively with partners to achieve security objectives.
+ Client Focus: Support internal teams as customers while managing firm‑wide risk.
+ Leadership: Share knowledge and provide mentorship through training and guidance.
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