How much does a Penetration Testing Manager make in New Orleans, LA? The average Penetration Testing Manager salary in New Orleans, LA is $155,487 as of September 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $140,326 and $174,343. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Penetration Testing Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Penetration Testing Manager Salary $126,523 New Orleans,LA September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Penetration Testing Manager Salary $140,326 New Orleans,LA September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Penetration Testing Manager Salary $155,487 New Orleans,LA September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Penetration Testing Manager Salary $174,343 New Orleans,LA September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Penetration Testing Manager Salary $191,510 New Orleans,LA September 01, 2024
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Job Description for Penetration Testing Manager

Penetration Testing Manager manages a team that performs penetration testing to assess and identify security vulnerabilities of networks, applications, and systems. Implements methodologies to analyze and define risk, identify weaknesses, and drive the development of countermeasures and security improvements. Being a Penetration Testing Manager designs, plans, and executes vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities. Develops and utilizes the latest tools, techniques, training, and countermeasures for testing system and application vulnerabilities. Additionally, Penetration Testing Manager directs a variety of manual and automated penetration testing. Leads red/blue team testing and event monitoring. Has extensive experience using a variety of assessment tools (such as Nmap, BurpSuite, Kali Linux), scripting languages (like Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby), and cybersecurity frameworks and protocols. Implements testing policies and procedures that align with the organization's cybersecurity policies, standards, and industry best practices. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science. May require GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), and/or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certificate. Typically reports to a director. The Penetration Testing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Penetration Testing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Penetration Testing Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Penetration Testing Manager, the highest Penetration Testing Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Penetration Testing Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Penetration Testing Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Penetration Testing Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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