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Doist

Cleared Senior Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$165 - $185/hr

... testing * 4+ years of professional services experience (consulting) * 5+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience * Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages ...

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Fortreum

Cleared Senior Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

... testing * 4+ years of professional services experience (consulting) * 5+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience * Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

San Antonio, TX · On-site

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Consultant, Red Team ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Honolulu, HI · On-site

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Consultant, Red Team ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Aurora, CO · On-site

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Consultant, Red Team ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Consultant, Red Team ...

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

WI · On-site

$122 - $228/hr

Penetration Testing - Responsible for execution of security testing projects according to a ... Provides technical consultation to business areas as a Security Testing subject matter expert.

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Wipro Limited

Penetration Tester

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$60K - $135K/yr

WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative ... Remote 1. Conduct thorough and comprehensive penetration testing on all web applications within the ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for penetration testing consultant in the United States is $118,642.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $153,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a penetration testing consultant?

A Penetration Testing Consultant is a cybersecurity professional who evaluates an organization's security by simulating real-world cyberattacks. They identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems, providing recommendations to strengthen defenses. Their role involves ethical hacking, security assessments, and compliance audits. They often work with clients to improve security posture and mitigate risks before malicious attackers can exploit them.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a penetration testing consultant?

To thrive as a Penetration Testing Consultant, you need expertise in cybersecurity principles, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking, often supported by a degree in information security or computer science. Familiarity with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and certifications like OSCP or CEH is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate risk assessments, clear client communication, and actionable security recommendations.

What does a penetration testing consultant do?

A typical day for a Penetration Testing Consultant involves planning and executing security assessments of client networks, applications, or systems to identify vulnerabilities. Consultants spend time analyzing findings, documenting risks, and preparing detailed reports with remediation guidance. Collaboration is also a key part of the role, as consultants often communicate with IT teams, clients, and other security professionals to ensure thorough understanding of findings and best practices. The work environment tends to be dynamic and project-based, with opportunities to learn about new technologies and face new security challenges regularly.

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Senior Security Consultant (Kubernetes Penetration Tester)

NetSPI LLC

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Re-posted 13 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 Kubernetes 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:

  • Execute Kubernetes penetration tests against cloud-hosted and self-managed environments.
  • Create attack narratives and findings-based penetration test reports for clients.
  • Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services, alongside commitment to improvement and execution on NetSPI specific products and processes.
  • Collaborate with clients to create remediation strategies that will help improve their security posture.
  • Act as a resource for internal team members as it relates to in-depth technical questions or best practices in Kubernetes.
  • Assist in QA review of Kubernetes engagements.
  • Contribute to the information security community through the development of tools, presentations, white papers, and blogs.

      Minimum Qualifications:

      • Bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration in computer science, engineering, math, IT, or equivalent experience.
      • 5 years combined experience performing offensive/attack-oriented penetration tests against Kubernetes and at least one of the following: cloud environments, web applications or thick client applications.
      • Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes clusters.
      • Recognized Penetration Testing specific qualifications such as GXPN, OSEP, OSCP, OSWE or similar certifications.
      • Kubernetes related certification such as CKA, CKS or similar.
      • Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
      • Experience performing security focused configuration reviews.
      • Demonstrable knowledge in the following areas:
        • Exploiting workload misconfigurations in Kubernetes clusters such as RBAC-based privilege escalation, exploiting sensitive kernel capabilities, bypassing admission controls and executing well-known container breakout techniques.
        • Understanding of security best practices for containers and the feasibility of applying those practices.
        • Network pivoting from a Kubernetes cluster into cloud or other cluster-adjacent/exposed services.
        • Utilizing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities to explore attack surface of Kubernetes workloads.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Experience with offensive toolkits for both cloud and network penetration testing.
      • Programming/scripting experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, Go, Bash.
      • Experience researching new Kubernetes features and related cloud service offerings with the goal of identifying misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

      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.