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Regular
**Language Fluency:** English (Required)
**Work Shift:**
1st shift (United States of America)
**Please review the following job description:**
We're looking for a Penetration Testing Coordination Leader who thrives on precision, speed, and results. This role is all about owning the process-from intake to execution-ensuring every penetration test runs like a well-oiled machine. You'll drive pre-testing coordination, making sure applications are ready, credentials are locked in, and demos happen without delay. You'll manage the testing pipeline to keep resources fully utilized and timelines tight, eliminating bottlenecks and maximizing output.
You'll lead the SDLC approval process for applications checks for pentest, keeping assessments on track and stakeholders informed. Your ability to turn data into decisions will shine as you build and enhance Power BI dashboards that deliver clear, actionable insights on program performance. Beyond execution, you'll mentor and train your team, creating alignment, consistency, and unstoppable momentum across all coordination functions.
As the go-to escalation point, you'll resolve scheduling and credential issues fast, keeping testing activities moving without disruption. This is a leadership role for someone who wants to own the mission, dominate the process, and deliver results that matter.
***This role is 5 days a week in the office in Raleigh or Atlanta***
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
+ Lead coordination efforts for all pre penetration testing activities, ensuring applications have completed required intake forms, submitted valid credentials, and that application demonstrations are properly scheduled between application owners and testing teams
+ Manage and maintain the penetration testing pipeline to ensure tests are conducted in a timely manner and that testing resources are continuously utilized without unnecessary downtime
+ Oversee and administer the penetration testing SDLC approval process for penetration test associated vulnerabilities, including scheduling and tracking required SDLC-related assessments
+ Develop, maintain, and enhance power BI dashboards and reporting tools to deliver clear, actionable insights to stakeholders on annual penetration testing progress and program status.
+ Provide mentorship and direct training to team members, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer, process alignment, and onboarding across all penetration testing coordination functions
+ Act as a primary point of escalation for issues related to test scheduling, credential provisioning, and application demos, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to testing activities
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required Qualifications:**
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Bachelor's degree preferably in regulatory affairs, business, organizational or compliance law, or financial services
+ Eight years related experience at a large financial institution performing legal, compliance, or other duties such as risk management and/or project management
+ Strong working knowledge on cybersecurity risks, frameworks, best practices and industry/regulatory requirements
+ Strong knowledge on cybersecurity risks, frameworks, best practices and industry/regulatory requirements. Knowledge and experience in use of cyber security frameworks in assessing programs
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's degree or MBA and eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
+ Experience interacting with financial services regulatory bodies; preferably Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve Board (FRB), FDIC, etc. (laws, rules, regulations and guidance)
+ Cybersecurity certifications such as CISA, CISSP
+ Regulatory Change Management experience
**General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:** All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (
. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
**_Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace._**
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