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Director, Offensive Security

@ Varicent

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Varicent is hiring a Director of Offensive Security to lead its offensive security program across applications, cloud, enterprise systems and AI-enabled products. The role covers penetration testing, red teaming, AI security validation, vulnerability management and bug bounty programs, working with Engineering, Product, Compliance and Legal. Base salary is $138,200 to $181,400 CAD, with remote and hybrid options across most regions.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the offensive security strategy and roadmap
  • Lead penetration testing, red teaming and AI security testing teams
  • Drive vulnerability triage, prioritization and remediation
  • Mature bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs
  • Communicate security risks to senior leadership

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years in information security, 5+ in offensive security
  • 3+ years in development or engineering
  • Hands-on penetration testing and red teaming experience
  • Experience with AI/LLM and cloud security testing
  • Certifications such as OSCP, CISSP or CCSP considered an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planPaid time offTuition support
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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-10-23

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Job details

SeniorityDirector
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Home
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan

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Varicent

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Industry-Leading Sales Performance Management Software for Growth Market and Enterprise Organizations.

Full company description

Varicent delivers market-leading SaaS software solutions that help revenue leaders drive growth. Its full suite of solutions helps companies worldwide deliver intelligent territory and quota plans, efficient revenue operations, and impactful incentives programs. As a named leader in the sales performance management and revenue performance management space, Varicent enables customers to design, amplify, and optimize their go-to-market strategies to create a connected path to revenue.

LinkedIn followers
71,433
People associated on LinkedIn
676
Reported office locations
  • 5000 Yonge Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M2N 7J8, CA
  • 121 Washington Ave. N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, US
  • Albion House, High Street, Unit 6, Woking, Woking GU21 6BG, GB
Business categories
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Sales
  • Enterprise Software
Other recorded names
  • Varicent
  • Varicent
Specialties
  • Incentive Compensation Management
  • Sales Performance Management Software
  • Sales Planning
  • Territory and Quota Planning
  • Sales Compensation
  • Revenue Intelligence
  • and AI-Driven Forecasting
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Reported total investment
35,000,000

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Varicent delivers market-leading SaaS software solutions that help revenue leaders drive growth. Its full suite of solutions helps companies worldwide deliver intelligent territory and quota plans, efficient revenue operations, and impactful incentives programs. As a named leader in the sales performance management and revenue performance management space, Varicent enables customers to design, amplify, and optimize…

FieldValue
IndustrySoftware Development
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2003
SpecialtiesIncentive Compensation ManagementSales Performance Management SoftwareSales PlanningTerritory and Quota PlanningSales CompensationRevenue Intelligenceand AI-Driven Forecasting
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Job description

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM, 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index, Gartner Peer Insights, 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent:

  • Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
  • Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
  • Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
  • Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.

Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Director of Offensive Security to lead and evolve our offensive security program across applications, cloud environments, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled products.

This role combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functional partnership to help identify, prioritize, and reduce security risk at scale. You'll lead offensive security initiatives including penetration testing, red teaming, AI security validation, vulnerability management, and bug bounty programs while partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Security, Compliance, and Legal teams.

What You'll Do

Lead the Offensive Security Program

  • Define and execute the offensive security strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead internal and external teams across penetration testing, red teaming, AI security testing, and vulnerability research.
  • Establish standards, reporting, and metrics that drive measurable risk reduction.

Drive Security Testing & Validation

  • Oversee web, API, mobile, cloud, and AI-enabled security testing.
  • Lead red team operations, adversary simulations, and purple team exercises.
  • Manage external penetration testing engagements and testing vendors.
  • Mature attack surface management and continuous security validation programs.

Secure AI-Enabled Products

  • Design and execute AI red teaming activities for LLM-enabled products and agentic workflows.
  • Partner with AI and engineering teams to integrate security throughout the AI development lifecycle.
  • Build scalable approaches for AI security testing, validation, and risk assessment.

Improve Vulnerability Management

  • Drive vulnerability triage, prioritization, remediation, and retesting.
  • Partner with engineering teams to implement risk-based remediation practices.
  • Mature bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs.

Influence Across the Business

  • Partner with Engineering, Product, Security Operations, Compliance, and Legal teams.
  • Communicate security risks, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Help shape the future of AI-enabled offensive security across the organization.

What You'll Bring

  • 10+ years of Information Security experience, including 5+ years in Offensive Security and 3+ years in Development or Engineering.
  • Experience leading offensive security programs in SaaS and cloud environments.
  • Hands-on expertise in penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability management, and security testing of AI-enabled products.
  • Strong understanding of application security, cloud security, attack surface management, and secure development practices.
  • Experience working with modern cloud environments, APIs, web applications, containers, and AI/LLM technologies.
  • Ability to translate technical findings into business risk and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications are considered an asset.

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days

  • Assess the current offensive security landscape and identify key opportunities for improvement.
  • Build relationships across engineering, security, and business teams.
  • Establish priorities and define a roadmap for continuous security validation.

6+ Months

  • Scale AI-enabled offensive security capabilities.
  • Improve vulnerability management effectiveness and remediation outcomes.
  • Deliver measurable reductions in organizational security risk.

Long-term (7+ months): Mature, Measure & Reduce Risk

  • Scale autonomous vulnerability management across critical assets and environments.
  • Mature AI-enabled red team capabilities and continuous threat-informed security validation.
  • Drive measurable reductions in organizational risk through AI-enabled offensive security capabilities.

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between $138,200.00 - $181,400.00 (CAD). In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process.

This posting is for a new vacancy.

This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement — not replace — human decision-making.

Overview of Benefits:

  • Health & Wellness— Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs
  • Time Off— PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most
  • Volunteer Days— Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you
  • Ignite Days— Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning
  • Financial— Compensation that reflects your market and your value
  • Retirement— Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security
  • Tuition Assistance— Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development
  • Flexibility— Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email [email protected]

Varicent is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. By applying for a position at Varicent and/or by using this portal, you declare and confirm that you have read and agree to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and that the information provided by you as part of your application is true and complete and includes no misrepresentation or material omission of fact

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