Penetration Tester (Remote) ($60,000 - $450,000)

Employment Type

Full-Time - Part-time

Location

100% Remote (U.S. Based)

Job Responsibilities

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Perform penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, cloud infrastructure, and mobile apps.

Conduct reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation analysis.

Simulate real-world threat scenarios to test organizational security posture.

Prepare detailed reports outlining risks, proof of concept (PoC) exploits, and remediation steps.

Work with engineering teams to help patch and mitigate discovered vulnerabilities.

Stay current on zero-day vulnerabilities, threat actor tactics, and new hacking tools.

Contribute to Red Team/Blue Team exercises as needed.

Minimum Qualification

✅ Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux, etc.

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CVEs, and secure coding practices.

Understanding of network protocols, web technologies, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

Ability to write or modify scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Strong attention to detail, ethical mindset, and analytical problem-solving ability.

Bonus Points For:

OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or other ethical hacking certifications.

Bug bounty experience or contributions to open-source security projects.

Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Benefits

Fully Remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S.

Flexible Work Hours – Full-time and project-based options.

Career Accelerator – Access resume makeovers, mock interviews, and coaching to increase your value.

Certifications & Training – Discounted prep for certifications like OSCP, CEH, and more.