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LNO, Inc.

Web App Developer

Augusta, GA · On-site

The Web and Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and ... mobile app development, cloud services, and enterprise applications preferred. Preferred ...

LNO, Inc.

Web App Developer

Fort Eisenhower, GA · On-site

The Web and Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and ... Experience with mobile app development, cloud services, and enterprise applications preferred.

Peraton

Jr. Cyber Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Understand common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding. * Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc. * Fundamentals of ...

Peraton

Jr. Cyber Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Understand common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding. * Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc. * Fundamentals of ...

RELX

Security Assurance Penetration Tester

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$85K - $143K/yr

Conducting penetration testing of web applications, APIs, cloud environments, and internal systems, escalating complex testing scenarios as needed. * Performing peer review of penetration testing ...

OSec

Penetration Tester

New York, NY

The Penetration Tester is responsible for working as part of the Assessment Team to conduct and ... Conduct security audits, network penetration tests, and web application, API and cloud assessments.

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How much do entry level web app penetration testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level web app penetration testing in the United States is $59.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.20 and $66.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Web App Penetration Testing vs Web Developer?

AspectEntry Level Web App Penetration TestingWeb Developer
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH (optional)None required, but coding certifications help
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, testing labs, client sitesDevelopment teams, office or remote
Primary FocusIdentifying security vulnerabilities in web appsBuilding and maintaining websites and applications
Tools & SkillsPenetration testing tools, scripting, security protocolsProgramming languages, frameworks, UI/UX design

Entry Level Web App Penetration Testing focuses on assessing web app security, while Web Developers create and maintain web applications. Both roles require technical skills, but penetration testers emphasize security testing and vulnerability identification, whereas developers focus on coding and user experience.

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Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

CyberLinx Solutions LLC

Fort George G Meade, MD

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

CyberLinx Solutions, LLC is seeking a Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to proactively identify security weaknesses through controlled and authorized simulated attacks on systems, networks, and applications. This role is critical in helping organizations understand their security posture by uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities and demonstrating real-world attack scenarios.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, creative in problem-solving, and experienced in offensive security techniques across multiple environments

Key Responsibilities

Penetration Testing & Offensive Security

  • Conduct network, web application, and system penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies.
  • Perform manual and automated testing to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
  • Simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate security defenses.
  • Test environments including on-premise infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, and applications.

Vulnerability Identification & Exploitation

  • Identify, validate, and exploit security vulnerabilities to demonstrate risk.
  • Analyze weaknesses such as misconfigurations, insecure code, and access control flaws.
  • Map attack paths and identify potential lateral movement opportunities.

Risk Analysis & Business Impact

  • Clearly articulate attack paths, exploit scenarios, and potential business impact.
  • Prioritize findings based on severity, exploitability, and organizational risk.
  • Provide actionable insights into how vulnerabilities could be leveraged by attackers.
  • Remediation Guidance
  • Deliver clear, actionable remediation recommendations for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support remediation efforts.
  • Provide retesting and validation after fixes are implemented.

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