Our client, a leading organization in the cybersecurity industry, is seeking a Principal Penetration Tester to join their team. As a Principal Penetration Tester, you will be part of the Security Operations Department supporting the Penetration Testing Team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Principal Penetration Tester **Location:** Johnston, Rhode Island (Hybrid) **What's the Job?** + Conduct advanced penetration tests across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), web and mobile applications, APIs, networks, and endpoints to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. + Develop and execute custom exploits, scripts, and attack scenarios to simulate real-world threats. + Collaborate with leadership to build and shape the new penetration testing team, defining methodologies, workflows, and standards. + Mentor junior testers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning. + Produce detailed, high-quality reports with clear findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences. **What's Needed?** + 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 6 years focused on penetration testing across diverse environments. + Proven expertise in testing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), web/mobile applications, APIs, and network infrastructure. + Advanced technical skills in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and hands-on use of tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Nessus. + Experience contributing to or building a penetration testing program, including defining methodologies and workflows. + Strong understanding of vulnerability management processes and frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CVSS, CWE). **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to lead and shape a new penetration testing team within a forward-thinking organization. + Engagement in diverse and challenging projects across multiple environments and platforms. + Collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. + Competitive pay rate aligned with your expertise and experience. + Potential for contract extension or conversion based on performance and organizational needs. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.