Director, Adversarial Testing Program Leader

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Director to lead its Adversarial Testing Program within the Enterprise Security Services organization. The role focuses on advanced offensive security assessments to strengthen detection, response, and defensive controls across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead adversary emulation, advanced offensive security assessments, and penetration testing of networks, infrastructure, and applications.
• Partner with defensive operations, threat intelligence, and engineering teams to translate findings into durable control improvements and validate detection coverage.
• Oversee strategic security initiatives, align testing strategies with organizational risk goals, and stay current on emerging threats.
• Manage a small‑to‑mid‑sized team of entry‑level to intermediate professionals, including contract and vendor oversight.

Required profile

• Minimum ten years of recent information security experience with a focus on adversarial testing, DAST/SAST, and penetration testing.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide and motivate technical teams and communicate complex security concepts.
• Strategic thinking with experience shaping security strategy in large, complex organizations (preferred).
• U.S. work authorization without need for future visa sponsorship.

Required skills

• Adversarial testing and purple‑team operations.
• DAST and SAST methodologies.
• Network, infrastructure, and application penetration testing.
• Knowledge of latest adversarial testing tools, techniques, and best practices.

What we offer

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) plans.
• Personal Time Off, holiday calendar, and additional paid breaks throughout the year.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and technical development within a supportive, inclusive culture.