Citizens · 21 hours ago
Director, Cyber Security Testing & Assurance
101 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ, 08830, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years expCitizens is seeking a highly experienced security leader to build and lead their Cyber Security Testing and Assurance organization. This role will have enterprise-wide responsibility for network penetration testing, red teaming, continuous control testing, and assurance programs, ensuring that testing activities provide actionable insights to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the vision and strategy for Cyber Security Testing and Assurance
Establish program governance, KPIs, and reporting to senior executives and the Board
Align testing and assurance activities with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory requirements
Lead internal and external penetration testing programs, ensuring full coverage of enterprise assets
Oversee red team operations to simulate real-world adversaries and advanced persistent threats
Translate findings into prioritized, actionable remediation plans
Develop and manage continuous testing of technical and process-level controls across cyber domains
Validate control effectiveness against frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS, ISO, and FFIEC
Deliver executive-level assurance reporting to demonstrate security maturity and control effectiveness
Design and lead tabletop exercises, purple team engagements, and large-scale simulations
Partner with incident response, business continuity, and risk teams to test preparedness and response capabilities
Drive lessons-learned programs to enhance resilience and reduce response times
Build and lead a high-performing team of penetration testers, red teamers, control testers, and assurance specialists
Influence senior technology and business leaders to close gaps and strengthen controls
Act as a trusted advisor to executives on threat readiness, resilience, and security assurance
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years in testing, assurance, or offensive security leadership roles
Proven experience leading large-scale penetration testing, red team operations, or cyber assurance programs
Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory expectations (PCI DSS, SOX, FFIEC, etc.)
Familiarity with tools and techniques for red teaming, pen testing, and control validation (e.g., Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Qualys, Tenable, or similar)
Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impacts
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Preferred
Master's or certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GPEN, GXPN, CISM, or CRISC preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Maternity/paternity leave
Flexible work arrangements
Education reimbursement
Wellness programs
Paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States
Company
Citizens
At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2014-09-23IPO
Leadership Team
Melisa Carrascoza
SVP, Business Banking Market Executive - New England South
Steve Kozek
Head of Commercial Excellence, Senior Vice President
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