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Freelance Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking Jobs

Bank of America

Senior Manual Ethical Hacker

Denver, CO · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

... will lead ethical hacking assessments to evaluate the security resilience of the bank ... penetration testing tools, triage, and support incidents, and produce high value findings • ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Penetration Tester

$90K - $150K/yr

Possess a certification in penetration testing, such as: * Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) * Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT) * Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) * Global Information ...

Apex Informatics

Penetration Tester

Dallas, TX · On-site

Heavy Penetration Testing Experience Needed -Manual AND automated testing -Manual pen testing ... how to use. -If they have an ethical hacker certification, they will most likely meet the ...

asrcfh

Penetration Tester

Washington, DC · Hybrid

This role combines hands-on testing with leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across ... CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) * CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional ...

Business Centric Technology

Penetration Tester

Plano, TX · Remote

$60 - $70/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester with a strong focus on AI-enabled security ... vulnerabilities through ethical hacking and remediation testing. * Plan and execute red team ...

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How much do freelance penetration testing ethical hacking jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance penetration testing ethical hacking 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 Freelance Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking vs Freelance Cybersecurity Consulting?

AspectFreelance Penetration Testing Ethical HackingFreelance Cybersecurity Consulting
CertificationsCEH, OSCP, GPENCISSP, CISM, Security+
Work EnvironmentSimulated attacks on systemsBroader security strategy advice
Industry UsageSecurity testing firms, tech companiesOrganizations seeking overall security improvement
Search IntentComparing hacking-focused rolesUnderstanding broader security consulting

Freelance Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking focuses on identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, requiring technical certifications like CEH or OSCP. Freelance Cybersecurity Consulting offers comprehensive security advice, often with certifications like CISSP. While penetration testers specialize in testing security weaknesses, cybersecurity consultants provide strategic security solutions. Both roles are vital but serve different purposes within the security industry.

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Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester

KPMG US

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester to join our Managed Services practice. The role involves conducting manual application penetration testing and executing threat modeling while ensuring high professional standards in a collaborative environment.
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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