Job#: 3027461 Job Description: Role OverviewThis contingent role supports complex Information Security Engineering initiatives by managing the operational, administrative, and governance activities of the Third-Party Penetration Testing Program. The position is not a technical engineering role; instead, it focuses on coordination, documentation, remediation tracking, reporting, and ensuring consistent execution across security teams, vendors, and leadership stakeholders.
You will serve as the central point of contact for remediation validation, test engagement coordination, and report quality assurance. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a structured security environment, and eager to learn.
Locations: Chandler, San Antonio, or Charlotte (onsite)
Interview Process: One 1-hour panel interview
Conversion: Possible
Key ResponsibilitiesRemediation Validation & Tracking (Primary Focus)- Own the end-to-end remediation validation process for all third-party and internal penetration test findings.
- Create, assign, and manage Jira validation tickets to ensure every finding is tracked through closure.
- Monitor progress, identify blockers, escalate delays, and drive timely remediation.
- Work with remediation owners to clarify requirements, verify evidence, and confirm fixes are reproducible.
- Provide recurring updates to leadership on validation status, overdue items, systemic risks, and team performance.
- Ensure closure documentation meets program standards for accuracy and completeness.
Penetration Test Engagement Management- Coordinate third-party penetration testing engagements from initiation through closure.
- Lead scoping discussions to define objectives, environments, and timelines.
- Manage tester onboarding, including access provisioning and environment readiness.
- Track communication during active testing and resolve issues as they arise.
- Host debrief sessions to ensure findings and remediation expectations are clearly understood.
Reporting & Documentation- Receive, review, and process penetration test reports from external vendors.
- Enter validated findings into the Security Findings Tracking Tool (SFTT) or designated platforms.
- Maintain consistent, accurate documentation of findings, severity ratings, and business impact.
Report Quality Assurance- Assign reports to QA reviewers and oversee the QA workflow.
- Track QA-related Jira tickets to ensure timely review and closure.
- Validate that reports meet program standards for clarity, reproducibility, and completeness.
- Collaborate with testers and internal teams to resolve inconsistencies and request revisions.
Monthly Reporting & Metrics- Generate and distribute monthly penetration testing and remediation metrics.
- Summarize trends, testing volume, and remediation progress for leadership.
- Maintain reporting archives and support data-driven insights.
Continuous Improvement- Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, templates, validation standards, and operational processes.
- Analyze recurring issues to drive improvements and reduce risk exposure.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and governance activities related to penetration testing.
What You Bring- 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity program support, penetration testing operations, or vulnerability management.
- Strong familiarity with Jira or similar workflow/tracking tools.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving program needs.
- Understanding of offensive security concepts and frameworks (OWASP, NIST, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience producing structured documentation, reports, and executive-ready summaries.
- Ability to work effectively in a support-focused, administrative, and process-driven role.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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