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In Penetration Testing Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

$120 - $170/hr

Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services * Participate in the ongoing development/enhancement of NetSPI services and processes, in ...

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$140 - $190/hr

The ideal candidate will possess a strong offensive cybersecurity background, expert-level knowledge of threat actor tactics, and deep technical expertise in penetration testing tools and ...

$90 - $130/hr

S.-based penetration testers as our team and client needs grow. How this works: These are 1099 ... strong capabilities in one or more of the following: Web Application & API Testing * Web ...

$110 - $150/hr

NMAP * Cobalt Strike Documented experience in at least one of the following: * Penetration Testing (PENTEST) * Red Team Operations * Tool/Software Development (exploits/malware, C2, reverse ...

$86 - $138/hr

In lieu of a degree, 4 years of additional experience may be considered. * Minimum of 2 years with penetration testing experience. * Possess one of the following certifications, OR be able to obtain ...

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Your role will involve performing in-depth assessments and analyses of sophisticated systems using penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques. **Qualifications:** *Required:* - Active Secret ...

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Participates in client penetration testing and vulnerability assessment engagements across external and internal networks, Active Directory, web applications, APIs, cloud platforms, and Microsoft 365 ...

$110 - $150/hr

... penetration testing, compliance, and security assessment services. * Collaborate with Project ... Experience in solutions engineering, solutions architecture, sales engineering, cybersecurity ...

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Are you a collaborative Penetration Tester looking to work for a mission driven global organization ... Assisting in testing for AI-specific vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, jailbreaking ...

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This individual will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in penetration testing, offensive security operations, and red team program development. The ideal candidate is an ...

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Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc. * Fundamentals of network routing & switching and assessing network device configurations. * Familiarity in ...

$66 - $106/hr

In this role, you will: * Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures.

$66 - $106/hr

In this role, you will: * Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures.

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$120 - $180/hr

Experience in penetration testing and vulnerability analysis in modern technologies such as cloud, mobile, wireless, and cross domain solutions. * In depth knowledge and experience working with ...

$115 - $160/hr

Minimum 5 years of experience in Penetration Testing or Application Security activities is highly preferred. * Advanced experience with application security focused source code review. * Advanced ...

$134 - $145/hr

Deep expertise in enterprise-scale Application Security programs.* Strong experience with: + Threat Modeling + Secure Design + Secure Coding Practices + SAST + SCA + DAST + Penetration Testing*

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$94 - $175/hr

Perform risk assessments and contribute to data protection strategies across structured and unstructured data * Assist in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate ...

$180 - $240/hr

You will help in the design of that tooling and prove it out on live assessments. You will also help to coordinate third-party penetration testing engagements, scoping the work with specialized ...

$140 - $190/hr

... in threat and vulnerability management and/or penetration testing. * Proven experience managing enterprise-scale vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7) and penetration testing ...

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Professional experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field * Hands-on cyber penetration testing and adversarial security testing experience * Experience with computer attack methods, exploitation ...

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What is the difference between In Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Assessment?

AspectIn Penetration TestingVulnerability Assessment
PurposeSimulates cyberattacks to identify exploitable vulnerabilitiesIdentifies and reports security weaknesses without exploiting them
DepthIn-depth, targeted testing with active exploitationBroad, automated or manual scanning for vulnerabilities
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENOSCP, CEH, CISSP (common but less focused)
Work EnvironmentEngages in simulated attacks, often in controlled environmentsUses scanning tools, reports vulnerabilities

While both roles focus on identifying security issues, In Penetration Testing involves actively exploiting vulnerabilities to assess security defenses, whereas Vulnerability Assessment primarily identifies weaknesses without exploitation. Penetration testers provide deeper insights into potential attack vectors, making their work more targeted and detailed.

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Penetration testing is a valuable cybersecurity role focused on identifying vulnerabilities in systems and networks. It requires technical skills, knowledge of security tools, and often certifications like OSCP or CEH. The field offers strong job growth, competitive salaries, and opportunities for continuous learning.

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Senior Security Consultant (Mainframe Penetration Tester)

NetSPI Inc.

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$120 - $170/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Senior Security Consultant (Mainframe Penetration Tester)

Job Category: Services

Requisition Number: SENIO001757

  • Posted : August 6, 2026
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
Locations

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Remote - US
Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

Description

NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modernpentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+pentesttypes, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI platform streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since

NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer-first mindset to join our team. Learn more about our award-winning workplace culture and get to know our A-Team at www.netspi.com/careers .

Join the mission as a Senior Security Consultant. We areseekinga skilled and detail-oriented Penetration Tester to conduct thorough security assessments,identifyvulnerabilities, and provide expert recommendations to strengthen our clients' security posture. As a Penetration Tester supporting Mainframe testing, you will work closely with clients to deliver clear, actionable reports and contribute to the development of security best practices.

Responsibilities :
  • Perform network, app, platform, CICS, IMS, Db2 and other z/OS-based penetration tests.
  • Create and deliver penetration test reports to clients
  • Collaborate with clients to create remediation strategies that will help improve their security posture
  • Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services
  • Participate in the ongoing development/enhancement of NetSPI services and processes, in addition to thought leadership (via blogs, presentations, white papers, webinars, podcast, vlogs and tweets)
  • Provide pre-sales support byassistingwith scoping prospective engagements
  • Act as a resource for internal team members as it relates to in-depth technical questions or best practices
  • Responsible for QA activities in assigned service lines
  • Other duties as assigned
MinimumRequirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a focus on IT, Computer Science, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing, including network, web or thick client application, and operating system testing
  • Experience with offensive toolkits used for network and application penetration testing
  • Strong communicationskills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of z/OS fundamentals including, but not limited to: TSO, JCL, JES2, USS, Networking and at least one ESM (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Assembler, C, C++, REXX, Python
  • Experience security or managing z/OS-based systems.
  • Experience with pentesting (PTAS), PTES, OSCP or other offensive security certifications.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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