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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for ethical hacker penetration tester entrylevel 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.

What is the difference between Ethical Hacker Penetration Tester Entrylevel vs Vulnerability Analyst Entrylevel?

AspectEthical Hacker Penetration Tester EntrylevelVulnerability Analyst Entrylevel
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH, OSCPCompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (entry-level)
Work EnvironmentHands-on penetration testing, simulated attacksVulnerability scanning, risk assessment
Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, IT departments, consultingSecurity teams, risk management, compliance

Both roles require similar certifications and often work within cybersecurity teams. Ethical Hacker Penetration Testers focus on actively testing security defenses through simulated attacks, while Vulnerability Analysts identify and assess security weaknesses. The penetration tester role is more technical and offensive, whereas vulnerability analysis is more about assessment and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Ethical Hacker Penetration Tester Entrylevel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester

KPMG US

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
KPMG is a leading advisory firm seeking a Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester to join their Managed Services practice. The role involves conducting manual application penetration testing and executing threat modeling while working independently in various engagements.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct manual application penetration testing against API's (REST/SOAP), Web Applications, Mobile applications, and thick client applications
• Perform objective based on abstract penetration testing engagements
• Execute threat modeling, evaluate application business logic, and perform application architecture reviews
• Demonstrate application testing experience in real time via demos to both internal and external audiences
• Function independently in penetration testing engagements, with minimal oversight and guidance
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum three years of recent experience in application penetration testing of Application Programming Interface (API's), web applications, or mobile applications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to communicate reporting results with technical and non-technical audiences and lead remediation conversations
• Experience with burp suite pro, and other app testing tools such as Netsparker and Checkmarx
• Ability to travel as required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Preferred:
• One or more major ethical hacking certifications not required but preferred; GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA)
Company:
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in New York, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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