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Penetration Tester

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$60K - $135K/yr

Remote 1. Conduct thorough and comprehensive penetration testing on all web applications within the organization. 2. Identify and document potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in web applications ...

Experienced (3+ years) in penetration testing of cloud‑native and web applications * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field * Contributions to the security ...

... penetration testing, source code review, configuring advanced runtime and static vulnerability testing tools and the development of exploits; programming in Java, C, C++, Perl, Ruby or Python; and ...

... penetration testing, etc.) by performing these projects and creating project reports and other ... Helps maintain testing work programs. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Information Security ...

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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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Senior Security Consultant (Network Penetration Tester)

NetSPI LLC

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, 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 2001.

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.

We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated technical depth and breadth in Network Penetration Testing as well as the soft skills to effectively communicate with executive and technical teams. In this role, you'll have the ability to work alongside a world-class team using top-tier custom tools. Applicants are expected to leverage strong problem-solving skills, as well as lead, collaborate, and innovate to deliver high-quality exercises and exceptional experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform external, internal, and wireless network 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 by assisting with 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing, including network, web or mobile application testing
  • Experience with offensive toolkits used for network and application penetration testing
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows administration
  • Up to 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#
  • GXPN, GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, GWAPT or similar 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.