Junior Pentest Manager Role

Bugcrowd is seeking a motivated Junior Technical Pentest Manager to join our dynamic, fully remote team. In this engaging role, you will support customers running Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) through the Bugcrowd platform. You will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure the successful delivery of penetration testing projects. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about cybersecurity, adept at managing multiple priorities, and committed to continuous professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted customer advocate, ensuring client satisfaction and successful outcomes.
• Manage end-to-end penetration testing engagements, from scoping to report delivery.
• Accurately scope tests across network, web, mobile, and API domains.
• Communicate offensive security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, pen testers, and global security communities.
• Generate client-facing reports and address special requests as needed.
• Operate efficiently under tight deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues during engagements.
• Continuously improve processes and methodologies by staying current with industry trends.
• Work independently with initiative and ownership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in penetration testing or offensive security roles.
• 1+ years in engagement or project management within consulting or delivery-based environments.
• Broad understanding of penetration testing methodologies (web, mobile, APIs, IoT, cryptography, network infrastructure, LLM).
• Experience with PTaaS platforms and global security communities (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong commitment to customer advocacy and satisfaction.
• Proven time management and multitasking abilities under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, with self-motivation and initiative.
• Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning in offensive security.