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M9 Solutions

Penetration Tester II

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$60K - $180K/yr

M9 Solutions is seeking a Penetration Tester II to work on-site in support of a government contract ... Experience with continuous penetration testing methodologies. * Experience with planning and ...

Business Centric Technology

Penetration Tester

Plano, TX · Remote

$60 - $70/hr

  • Medical

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  • Life

  • Retirement

This role combines traditional offensive security testing with advanced adversary simulation and AI ... This is a remote, 6+ month contract-to-hire position. COMP : Up to $70/HR depending on candidate ...

ManTech International

Penetration Testing Lead

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$137K - $244K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Penetration Testing Lead to support a DHS ... Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Reston, VA · On-site

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... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Chantilly, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

M9 Solutions

Penetration Tester III

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$60K - $180K/yr

... contract for a client located in Chandler, AZ or Washington, DC . An active Secret clearance is ... Experience with continuous penetration testing methodologies. * Experience with planning and ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Tysons, VA · On-site

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

San Antonio, TX · On-site

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... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Penetration Tester

Honolulu, HI · On-site

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... security testing techniques. *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for penetration testing contract 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 is the difference between Penetration Testing Contract vs Penetration Tester?

AspectPenetration Testing ContractPenetration Tester
DefinitionA legal agreement outlining scope, deliverables, and terms for penetration testing services.A cybersecurity professional who performs security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
CredentialsTypically no specific credentials; contractual terms are emphasized.Certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP are common.
Work EnvironmentEngages with clients, often remotely or on-site, based on contract terms.Works within organizations or as a consultant, performing testing tasks.
PurposeDefines legal and operational scope for penetration testing projects.Conducts actual security assessments to find vulnerabilities.

In summary, a Penetration Testing Contract is a legal agreement that sets the scope and terms for testing, while a Penetration Tester is the professional executing the security assessments. Both are essential in cybersecurity engagements but serve different roles.

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Infographic showing various Penetration Testing Contract job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Penetration Tester (Part Time & Remote)

TestPros

Sterling, VA • On-site, Remote

$50 - $85/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.
TestPros is looking for an experienced Penetration Testers to support our IT Security consulting work for various Commercial and Federal consulting services projects.
Start: Future projects late 2026 or 2027 (not an immediate job opening)
Type: Part-time consulting
Overview
This role is responsible for the successful delivery of penetration testing in both classic hosted and also in cloud hosted environments. In this role, the selected candidate will work with our client's product development teams to plan for, execute, and report on the results of penetration testing. You must be delivery and efficiency focused, with the ability to manage all aspects of a consulting project to include requirements analysis, bid and proposal development, resource planning, process improvement, and customer relationship management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where personal responsibility and open, direct, respectful communications are highly valued.
Responsibilities:
  • 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, innovation and excellence
  • Work closely with development teams, product managers, and customer success teams to ensure successful delivery of consulting services or product implementation projects and remove roadblocks
  • Develop, review and approve formal statements of work, change requests, and proposals
  • Formulate timely reports and documentation to track progress
  • Effectively collaborate with peers and company leadership to accomplish team, corporate and client objectives
  • Answer developer, designer, and content contributor questions about IT Security requirements.
Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing
  • Desired certifications - Security+, CEH, GPEN, OSCP, AWS, or equivalent
  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and "industry best practices" 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 - 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 - 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 detail
  • A strong work ethic and self-starter attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience and advance

Rate: $50-85/hr (1099 or Corp. To Corp.). This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TestPros is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Offer Considerations
TestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Federal Compliance
As a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.

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