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Senior Penetration Testing Analyst

Alexandria, VA

$107K - $138.10K/yr

Ability to interpret and communicate penetration test results to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in scheduling and managing remediation actions based on penetration test ...

Overview Avionics Penetration Tester - Mid-Level - TGEE LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA Salary Range ... The 48th CTS/Det 1 conducts Cyber Security Test & Evaluation of Embedded Avionics & Weapons Systems ...

Senior Penetration Testing Analyst

Alexandria, VA ยท On-site

$107K - $138.10K/yr

Ability to interpret and communicate penetration test results to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in scheduling and managing remediation actions based on penetration test ...

Overview Avionics Penetration Tester - Mid-Level - TGEE LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA Salary Range ... The 48th CTS/Det 1 conducts Cyber Security Test & Evaluation of Embedded Avionics & Weapons Systems ...

Review penetration test stakeholder responses to findings concerning mitigation or remediation activities being taken to address penetration test findings. This review is to provide an opinion on the ...

Senior Penetration Testing Analyst

Gaithersburg, MD ยท On-site

$108K - $139.40K/yr

Ability to interpret and communicate penetration test results to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in scheduling and managing remediation actions based on penetration test ...

Penetration Tester

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

Leads penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders. Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced ...

Penetration Tester

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

Leads penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders. Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced ...

Leads penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders. Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced ...

At least three (3) years of pen test experience. * Experience with continuous penetration testing methodologies. * Experience with planning and conducting Red Team engagements. * Experience with IoT ...

Conduct security audits, network penetration tests, and web application, API and cloud assessments. * Draft security assessment reports that outline findings and provide a walkthrough of the ...

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How much do penetration test jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for penetration test 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 Tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Penetration Tester, you need a solid understanding of network security, operating systems, and vulnerability assessment, often backed by a degree in computer science or cybersecurity and relevant certifications like OSCP or CEH. Familiarity with tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap is typically required to identify and exploit system weaknesses. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help convey technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. These skills are crucial for identifying security risks, mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring the overall protection of organizational assets.

What are the typical challenges faced by penetration testers when working with clients?

Penetration testers often encounter challenges such as limited access to information, time constraints, and varying levels of security awareness among client staff. Navigating these obstacles requires strong communication skills to clarify the scope of work, as well as adaptability to different environments and technologies. Building trust with clients and providing actionable, clear reports are also essential, as they help ensure that identified vulnerabilities are understood and addressed effectively.

What is a penetration tester?

A penetration tester, often called a 'pen tester' or ethical hacker, is a cybersecurity professional who simulates cyberattacks on computer systems, networks, or applications to identify vulnerabilities that malicious hackers could exploit. Their goal is to uncover weaknesses before real attackers can find and exploit them, helping organizations strengthen their security. Penetration testers use a variety of tools and techniques, document their findings, and often provide recommendations for mitigation. This role requires knowledge of security protocols, programming, and the latest hacking methods.

What is the difference between Penetration Test vs Vulnerability Analyst?

AspectPenetration TestVulnerability Analyst
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENCVE, CISSP, GIAC
Work EnvironmentSimulated attacks on systems to identify security gapsScanning and analyzing vulnerabilities in networks and applications
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, IT departments, consultingSecurity teams, risk management, compliance

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, Penetration Testers actively exploit vulnerabilities to assess security defenses, whereas Vulnerability Analysts identify and prioritize vulnerabilities without exploiting them. Both roles are essential for a comprehensive security strategy and often collaborate within security teams.

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Infographic showing various Penetration Test job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 20% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.
Penetration Tester - Part Time & Remote

Penetration Tester - Part Time & Remote

TestPros

Sterling, VA โ€ข Remote

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Company Overview

TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, ATO Support, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 / WCAG / ADA Accessibilityย  Assessment,ย Customer Experience (CX), Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services.ย TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. ย We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA.ย TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Position:ย ย Part time (as needed, 1099 or Corp. to Corp)
Job Summary

TestPros is looking forย an experienced Penetration Tester professionalย to support our IT Security consulting work for various Commercial and Federal consulting services projects.ย ย 

This role is responsible for the successful delivery of penetration testing in both classic hosted and also in cloud hosted environments.ย  In this role,ย the selected candidateย will work with our clientโ€™s product development teams to plan for, execute, and report on the results of penetration testing. Youย must be deliveryย and efficiency focused, with the ability to manage all aspects of a consultingย project to includeย requirements analysis, bid and proposal development, resource planning, process improvement, and customer relationship management.โ€ฏ The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where personal responsibility and open, direct, respectful communications are highly valued.ย 

Location:ย  Remoteย 

Responsibilities:ย โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹

  • Conduct complete penetration tests, report on results, and provide improvement recommendations
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality consulting services across a portfolio of commercial and federal government projects
  • Ability to elicit and understand customer requirements and covert those requirements into a technical services solution
  • Ability to accurately estimate time and cost for each project
  • Foster an environment of continuous learning,ย innovationย and excellenceย 
  • Work closely with development teams, product managers, and customer success teams to ensure successful delivery of consulting services or product implementation projects and remove roadblocksย 
  • Develop, review and approve formal statements of work, change requests, and proposalsย 
  • Formulate timely reports and documentation to track progressย 
  • Effectively collaborate with peers and company leadership to accomplish team, corporate and client objectivesย 
  • Answer developer, designer, and content contributor questions about IT Security requirements.ย ย 

Experience Requirements:ย 

  • Minimum ofย 5ย years of experience in penetration testing
  • Desired certifications โ€“ Security+, CEH, GPEN, OSCP, AWS, or equivalent
  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and โ€œindustry best practicesโ€ for penetration testing
  • Understanding of all aspects of Penetration Testing with an emphasis on white box testing, black box testing, internal networks, external networks, web applications, and application/code review
  • Understanding of Pen Test methods such as Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), FedRAMP Penetration Test Guide, NIST, etc.
  • Proficient with the command line interface of multiple operating systems โ€“ Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.
  • Solid understanding of manual scripting and scripting languages- ex. Python, Bash, PowerShell, C/C++, etc.
  • Proficient with using commercial and open source penetration testing tools โ€“ ex. Metasploit, Nikto, SQLMAP, Responder, Nessus, Netcat, Burp Suite, etc.
  • Conduct and document vulnerability scans and penetration testing on web-based applications and their underlying hosts
  • Proven ability to perform computer network vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
  • Understanding of risk planning and mitigation strategies
  • Ability to prepare and present documents and briefing materials
  • Advise on new threats to the technologies and environment and provide mitigation steps when applicable
  • Provide security guidance on design, deployment, and architecture of web-based and cloud hosted applications.
  • Participate in technical discussions and collaborate with team members
  • Exceptional communication skills - both orally and written
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once, while still paying attention to detailย 
  • A strong work ethic and self-starter attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentย 
  • Bachelorโ€™s degreeย in a related field or equivalent work experience and advance

Benefits

TestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays,ย 401(k) retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional growth, cell phone discounts, and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. ย Benefits are available to full-time employees.โ€‹

TestPros, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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