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Entry Level Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Jobs

$125 - $150/hr

Computer Network Exploitation, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response, network or server forensics, cryptoanalytic work within a military or Intelligence Community ...

Execute test events, including Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments, Adversarial assessments, and Cyber Tabletops, in support of Operational Testing, Developmental Testing, risk ...

Penetration Tester

Beltsville, MD · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Penetration Testing Tools * Vulnerability Remediation * Operating Systems Expertise: * Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals. * Scripting & Programming: * Experience with Python ...

Penetration Tester

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Identify points of strength and vulnerability within a network. Requirements * Minimum 1 year of experience performing any combination of penetration testing, red teaming, or exploitation development.

... a given vulnerability. Further to the tests, to be able to clearly describe the problem, the ... Penetration Testing Experience with operating systems, web applications and network infrastructure.

... testing Secure code analysis Network Vulnerability Assessment Nice to have skills Apple working ... Good knowledge of Secure code Analysis and Web penetration testing. Good experience in HP Fortify ...

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How much do entry level vulnerability assessment penetration testing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level vulnerability assessment penetration testing in the United States is $119,895.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is entry level vulnerability assessment penetration testing an entry-level job?

Entry-level vulnerability assessment and penetration testing roles are typically designed for individuals with limited professional experience, often requiring foundational knowledge of networking, security concepts, and basic tools like Nmap or Kali Linux. These positions usually serve as starting points for cybersecurity careers and may require relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CEH. However, the specific requirements can vary by employer and job complexity.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Target Analyst Reporter with Security Clearance

Tensley Consulting, Inc.

Annapolis, MD • On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Tensley Consulting is seeking a Target Analyst Reporter to support critical national security missions in the Fort Meade area. The selected candidate will provide technical analysis and reporting support involving computer network exploitation, vulnerability analysis, network forensics, cyber operations, and intelligence community mission activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical reporting capabilities and experience analyzing complex network, system, and cyber-related information in support of operational mission requirements. Education/Experience Seven (7) years' experience in two (2) or more of the following areas is required: Computer Network Exploitation, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response, network or server forensics, cryptoanalytic work within a military or Intelligence Community organization, or cryptology within a military or Intelligence Community organization. Education may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the required experience in accordance with the applicable labor category substitution requirements. One (1) year of experience in two (2) or more of the following areas is required: file hashing and fuzzy file hashing; intrusion detection tools; packet capture and analysis; network mapping and discovery; or industry-standard system and network diagnostic tools. Two (2) years of experience in one (1) or more of the following areas is required: exploit development for Microsoft Windows, UNIX, or mobile operating systems; software reverse engineering; analysis of code in memory; or implementation of networks utilizing IPv6 protocols. Salary: $125,000-$145,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed.