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CoStar

Senior Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA

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Develop test plans that validate identified vulnerabilities and demonstrate exploitability to ... Security certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, or similar. Preferred Qualifications ...

CoStar Group

Senior Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

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Develop test plans that validate identified vulnerabilities and demonstrate exploitability to ... Security certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, or similar. Preferred Qualifications ...

CoStar Group

Senior Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop test plans that validate identified vulnerabilities and demonstrate exploitability to ... Security certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, or similar. Preferred Qualifications ...

Velocity Staff

Offensive Privacy Tester

Leawood, KS

Responsibilities: • Lead comprehensive privacy-focused penetration tests and/or emulate adversary ... OSCP, OSEP, OSWA, OSWE, OWSE, OSED, GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT, GMOB, BSCP etc. • Hands on technical ...

Bishop Fox

Senior AI/LLM Penetration Tester

OR · On-site +1

... performing penetration tests, red team engagements, or application security assessments ... OSCP, OSEP, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN, or other relevant certifications are helpful but not required

Bishop Fox

Senior AI/LLM Penetration Tester

... performing penetration tests, red team engagements, or application security assessments ... OSCP, OSEP, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN, or other relevant certifications are helpful but not required

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How much do penetration test osep jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for penetration test osep 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a penetration test OSEP?

To thrive as a Penetration Tester with OSEP certification, you need a deep understanding of network security, system vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques, often supported by relevant cybersecurity certifications like OSEP or OSCP. Familiarity with tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help convey findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. These competencies are essential for identifying security gaps, effectively simulating real-world attacks, and helping organizations strengthen their defenses.

What is the difference between Penetration Test Osep vs Vulnerability Analyst?

AspectPenetration Test OsepVulnerability Analyst
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENCISA, CISSP, GIAC
Work EnvironmentEngages in simulated attacks, penetration testing labsAnalyzes vulnerabilities, assesses security risks
Industry UsageSecurity consulting, penetration testing firmsCorporate security teams, cybersecurity firms

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, Penetration Test Osep specializes in actively testing systems for vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, often requiring hands-on penetration testing skills. Vulnerability Analysts primarily identify and assess security weaknesses through analysis and scanning tools. Penetration Test Osep roles are more offensive and technical, whereas Vulnerability Analysts focus on risk assessment and reporting.

What are some typical challenges penetration test OSEP professionals face when collaborating with internal IT and security teams?

Penetration Test OSEP professionals often encounter challenges such as limited access to critical systems, communication barriers, or differences in technical understanding with internal teams. Balancing thorough testing while minimizing disruption to business operations is also a common concern. Building trust and maintaining clear, regular communication helps address these challenges, ensuring findings are understood and actionable. Collaboration is crucial for successful remediation and for fostering a security-first culture.

What is a penetration test OSEP?

A Penetration Test OSEP refers to a cybersecurity professional who has earned the Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP) certification. This certification validates advanced skills in penetration testing, specifically focusing on bypassing security mechanisms, assessing complex networks, and exploiting vulnerabilities. OSEP-certified professionals are adept at simulating real-world attacks to test an organization’s security posture and help improve its defenses. They often perform tasks like post-exploitation, lateral movement, and evasion techniques that go beyond standard penetration testing.
Infographic showing various Penetration Test Osep job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Penetration Tester

Accenture Federal Services

San Antonio, TX

$126K - $243K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Penetration Tester

Overview

We are seeking a Penetration Tester to design, coordinate, and execute a modern, scalable penetration‑testing program. This role will unify penetration‑testing activities across network, application, and cloud environments, ensuring consistent execution, standardized reporting, and alignment with enterprise security and risk‑management objectives.

The Pen Tester will also guide the integration of automated and AI‑assisted testing capabilities into the organization's Agentic AI architecture, improving speed, accuracy, and repeatability of offensive security operations.

You Will:

Program Leadership & Governance

  • Consolidate ad‑hoc penetration‑testing efforts into a unified enterprise pen‑testing program with standard methodologies, processes, and reporting.
  • Establish and maintain Rules of Engagement (ROE) for all testing activities, defining scope, communication protocols, safety constraints, escalation paths, and evidence‑handling guidelines.
  • Coordinate and supervise all test execution activities, including internal teams, contractors, and third‑party assessors.

Technical Execution & Delivery

  • Plan and execute network, application, and cloud penetration tests under the approved ROE.
  • Combine manual tradecraft with AI‑assisted offensive‑security tooling to increase depth and coverage of assessments.
  • Produce detailed evidence packages, exploitation artifacts, and findings reports that support remediation and root‑cause analysis.
  • Work with product teams, system owners, and DevSecOps/Cloud teams to validate findings and retest fixes.

Tooling & AI Integration

  • Integrate penetration‑testing tools, automation frameworks, and exploit‑development workflows into the Agentic AI security architecture.
  • Recommend tooling enhancements, AI‑driven analysis approaches, and automation opportunities.

Risk & Vulnerability Management

  • Conduct technical risk assessments across systems to determine likelihood, impact, and exploitation feasibility.
  • Analyze risk vectors to prioritize vulnerabilities and perform triage across multiple findings sources (manual, automated, AI‑assisted, third‑party).
  • Partner with vulnerability‑management, SOC, threat‑intelligence, and engineering teams to drive remediation activities.

Here's what you need:

  • Two years of Penetration-Testing experience
  • Penetration testing experience across at least two of the following domains: network, cloud, web application, identity, or containerized environments.
  • Experience operating within defined Rules of Engagement.
  • Proficiency with common offensive‑security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, BloodHound).
  • Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation, findings reports, and remediation guidance.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience developing custom exploits, automation scripts, or AI‑augmented testing workflows.
  • Familiarity integrating tooling into agent‑based or Agentic AI architectures.
  • Prior experience leading penetration‑testing teams or programs.
  • Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, CRTO, GPEN, or equivalent.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$126,300—$243,100 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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