At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. American Express is committed to safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems, applications, and customer data. As part of our mission to strengthen the company's cybersecurity posture, we are seeking a Director of Penetration Testing to lead a high-impact team of security professionals dedicated to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities through real-world attack simulations. The Director - Penetration Testing will lead the strategy, execution, and advancement of American Express's offensive security program, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage across applications, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. This leader will drive innovation in testing methodologies, oversee program operations, manage the enterprise Responsible Disclosure and Bug Bounty programs, and provide critical insights to senior leadership to inform business risk decisions. This position requires a strategic and technically adept leader who can balance tactical execution with long-term vision, inspire and mentor a team of experts, and collaborate across the enterprise to ensure proactive defense and continuous improvement of our security posture.