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Full Time Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking Jobs

Penetration Tester

Quantico, VA · On-site

$130K - $147K/yr

Ethical Hacking: * * Conduct all penetration testing activities in a legal and ethical manner, adhering to established rules of engagement. * Protect the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive ...

You'll need: 7+ years in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or offensive security operations ... full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or ...

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 • ...

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

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

Senior Manual Ethical Hacker

Denver, CO · On-site

$102K - $132K/yr

Manual Ethical Hacking is part of the Application Development Security Framework Program within ... Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing techniques. * Solid ...

... ethical hacking experience, preferably in a large, complex, enterprise environment • Detailed ... penetration testing tools, triage, and support incidents, and produce high value findings • ...

WV · On-site

REQUIREMENTS: * 8+ years of experience in penetration testing, application security, or ethical hacking security roles. * Experience documenting test plans, test procedures, and detailed security ...

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

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

Testing may be against physical, virtualized, or cloud-based systems. This position shall leverage ... Employee ethical hacking knowledge to exploit discovered vulnerabilities and misconfigurations ...

Manual Ethical Hacking is part of the Application Development Security Framework Program within ... Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing techniques * Solid ...

Penetration Tester

Washington, DC · On-site

$117K - $199K/yr

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

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

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time 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.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Penetration Tester

ASRC Federal Holding

Quantico, VA • On-site

$130K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


ASRC Federal rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

242nd of 447 rated engineering


Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™
ASRC Federal is actively hiring an Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Engineer in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of Quantico VA.
Remote flexibility available! Telework offered with a requirement to be onsite up to two (2) days a week at Quantico Marine Corps Base VA.
Position Description:
The Cybersecurity Penetration Tester is a hands-on technical role responsible for conducting simulated attacks on systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, hacking techniques, and attack methodologies. The Penetration Tester will plan, execute, and document penetration tests, provide recommendations for remediation, and contribute to the overall improvement of the organization's security posture.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in security principles such as attack frameworks, threat landscapes, and attacker tactics, techniques and procedures.
  • Proven experience conducting penetration tests of web applications, networks, and other systems.
  • Experience with a variety of penetration testing tools and techniques (e.g., Rapid7 Nexpose, Appspider Pro, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike and/or Burp Suite).
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire. IAT II Information Assurance Baseline (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCMP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, Security+ CE or CCSP) In addition to the IA baseline, a CSSP Auditor cert is preferred (e.g., CEH, CySA+, CISA, GSNA, CFR or PenTest)

Responsibilities:
  • Penetration Testing:
    • Conduct penetration tests of web applications, mobile applications, networks, cloud environments, and other systems.
    • Utilize a variety of tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), buffer overflows, and other common attack vectors.
    • Perform reconnaissance to gather information about target systems and networks.
    • Develop and execute exploit code to demonstrate the impact of identified vulnerabilities.
    • Bypass security controls and evade detection.
  • Vulnerability Assessment:
    • Perform vulnerability assessments using automated scanning tools and manual techniques.
    • Analyze scan results to identify false positives and prioritize vulnerabilities.
    • Develop custom scripts and tools to automate vulnerability assessment tasks.
  • Reporting and Documentation:
    • Document all findings in detailed and comprehensive reports, including descriptions of vulnerabilities, methods used to exploit them, and recommendations for remediation.
    • Present findings to stakeholders, including technical teams and management.
    • Create and maintain documentation on penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Remediation Support:
    • Provide guidance and technical assistance to system owners and developers on vulnerability remediation.
    • Validate remediation efforts to ensure that vulnerabilities have been properly addressed.
    • Conduct retests to verify the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
  • Research and Development:
    • Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
    • Research and evaluate new penetration testing tools and methodologies.
    • Develop custom tools and scripts to enhance penetration testing capabilities.
    • Contribute to the development of security policies and procedures.
  • Collaboration:
    • Collaborate with other cybersecurity professionals, including security architects, incident responders, and security engineers.
    • Share knowledge and expertise with team members.
    • Participate in security training and awareness programs.
  • Ethical Hacking:
    • Conduct all penetration testing activities in a legal and ethical manner, adhering to established rules of engagement.
    • Protect the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.
    • Respect the privacy of users and systems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite up to two (2) days a week
  • If alternate worksite is other than DCSA facilities or corporate office space, must have the reliable ability to communicate over voice (cell phone preferred) and stable, capable internet connection
  • Must be able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse customer base both verbally and in written form

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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