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Samsara

Product Manager - Revenue Tools

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro ... The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with ...

Samsara

Associate Specialist Sales Engineer

The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with ... Ability to travel up to 25% for customer onsites, product testing, and internal "Sprints." * Remote ...

Samsara

Associate Sales Engineer, SE Desk - TOLA

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US within the TOLA region (Texas ... The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with ...

Samsara

Sales Operations Manager

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro ... The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with ...

Incredible Health

Senior IT/Security Engineer

$109K - $147K/yr

This role is 100% remote and can be located in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California ... Coordinating annual pen tests and driving remediation of findings within SLA. * Managing security ...

Samsara

Product Manager - Revenue Tools

$116K - $175K/yr

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro ... The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with ...

Samsara

Associate Sales Engineer, SE Desk - Northeast

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Northeast region within the US except ... The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with ...

Samsara

Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - Northeast

... conduct testing of alpha products/features, manage projects, and build process improvements and ... This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Northeast region of the United States ...

Samsara

Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - Southeast

... conduct testing of alpha products/features, manage projects, and build process improvements and ... This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Southeast region of the United States ...

Samsara

Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - TOLA

... conduct testing of alpha products/features, manage projects, and build process improvements and ... This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the TOLA region of the United States ...

Samsara

Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - Midwest

... conduct testing of alpha products/features, manage projects, and build process improvements and ... This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Midwest region of the United States ...

Samsara

Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - TOLA

... conduct testing of alpha products/features, manage projects, and build process improvements and ... This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the TOLA region of the United States ...

Relativity

Senior Counsel, AI & Legal Technology

$142K - $194K/yr

Posting Type Remote/Hybrid Job Overview The Senior Counsel, AI & Legal Technology serves as a ... Suggest and work on improvements in processes, e.g. new standard approaches to beta testing, or ...

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How much do remote pen tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote pen tester in the United States is $47.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $56.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote pen tester?

A Remote Pen Tester is a cybersecurity professional who assesses the security of systems, networks, and applications by simulating cyberattacks from an external location. They identify vulnerabilities, exploit weaknesses, and provide recommendations to strengthen security. This role requires expertise in ethical hacking, penetration testing tools, and security frameworks. Remote Pen Testers often work for cybersecurity firms, as freelancers, or in-house for organizations needing security assessments.

What does a remote pen tester do?

A typical day for a Remote Pen Tester involves conducting security assessments of networks, websites, or applications, identifying vulnerabilities, and documenting findings in detailed reports. You’ll often collaborate with IT teams or clients via video calls and chat platforms to discuss scope, methodologies, and results. In addition to hands-on testing, you may spend time updating your knowledge on the latest security threats and tools. The role offers autonomy and flexibility but also requires strong self-management skills to meet project deadlines and maintain clear communication with distributed teams. Over time, successful pen testers can progress to lead roles or broaden their expertise in specialized areas such as red teaming or security consulting.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote pen tester?

To thrive as a Remote Pen Tester, you need expertise in network and application security, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing, often supported by a degree in information security or computer science. Familiarity with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and relevant certifications such as OSCP or CEH is highly valued. Excellent written communication, analytical thinking, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills, especially when working independently and with distributed teams. These skills and qualities are vital for effectively identifying security weaknesses, creating actionable reports, and collaborating remotely with clients or technical teams.

Are remote pen testers in high demand?

Remote penetration testers are in high demand due to increasing cybersecurity threats and the need for organizations to identify vulnerabilities remotely. The role often requires skills in tools like Kali Linux and certifications such as OSCP, with many companies offering flexible remote work arrangements.

Can you work remotely as a remote pen tester?

Yes, remote penetration testers can perform their duties from any location with a secure internet connection. Many organizations hire remote pen testers to conduct security assessments using tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and remote access software, often requiring certifications such as OSCP or CEH. Remote work allows flexibility but may involve regular communication and collaboration with teams or clients.

How do you become a remote pen tester?

To become a remote pen tester, you should gain a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and scripting languages like Python or Bash. Earning industry-recognized certifications such as the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) can improve job prospects, and practical experience with tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite is essential. Many remote pen testers work independently or for consulting firms, often requiring good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.
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Infographic showing various Remote Pen Tester job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 45% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 56% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 43% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,889 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Senior Manager - Product Cybersecurity (Remote)

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

United Airlines, Inc.
Aviation • 10K+ employees
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$130K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 343 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
Connecting People. Uniting the World. There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! As a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world - with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees - we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly.
We're on a path to becoming the best airline in aviation history. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help lead the industry in cyber safety, security and resilience. United's CDR team plays a critical role in protecting our operations by enabling secure and resilient systems, managing threats and vulnerabilities, and ensuring swift response and recovery. Our mission is to seamlessly embed cybersecurity and digital risk management into every aspect of our business. We help drive progress and growth through trusted digital solutions, safeguarding assets and empowering our team, all while promoting a cyber-safe and secure environment that supports resilient airline operations.
United offers a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401(k), and privileges like space-available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world and help us keep our airline cyber safe? Apply today!
Job Overview and Responsibilities
The Senior Manager - Product Cybersecurity is a technical leader responsible for managing a team of highly innovative cybersecurity engineers responsible for developing and maintaining end-to-end security architecture of United's product(s)/application(s)/service(s). This person will create and implement a vision for security across all products within the United portfolio.
  • Responsible for recruiting and talent development of team, including personnel management
  • Define, prioritize, allocate resources, track, and provide status reporting of work assignments, projects, and programs
  • Monitors changes in legislation and compliance standards that affect assigned areas of responsibility and proactively acts to update standards, best practices and architectures based on this information
  • Coordinates remediation of non-compliant items to meet applicable compliance standards and best practices
  • Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting

Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree required (STEM field preferred)
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency with OWASP Top 10
  • Proficient knowledge of threat modeling
  • Proficient knowledge of risk management processes
  • Ability to secure AI, ML, or LLM products or familiarity with SDLC for AI, ML, or LLMs
  • Proficiency with application testing (e.g., SAST, DAST, MAST, RAST, IAST, Pen Test tooling)
  • Proficiency with programming languages and modern programming language structure (i.e., Object Oriented Programming, web framework)
  • Proficient with DevSecOps technology stacks (i.e., AWS, Harness, TeamCity, GitHub, Artifactory, CHEF, CloudWatch)
  • Proficiency with SDLC process
  • Proficiency with web and app security stack (e.g., API security)
  • Proven ability to lead people
  • Able to build and execute a workforce transformation strategy that develops the team's capabilities in AI-assisted security engineering, frontier-model application security testing, secure AIDLC, and agentic automation
  • Ability to manage business and external partners
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's degree
  • One or more of the following: CEH, GSEC, CISM, Security +, CISSP, CISA, SSCP, CASP, OSCP, AWS Solution Architect Pro., Networking, and Security Specializations
  • 10+ years of relative experience
  • Strong subject matter expertise in the fields of IT security and risk management
  • Experience with technical documentation / SOP creation
  • Proficient understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53) and processes
  • Demonstrated experience applying security and risk-management practices to AI/ML or generative AI systems, including secure AI lifecycle reviews, AI threat modeling, adversarial testing and component supply-chain risk and runtime guardrails
  • Demonstrated experience implementing or governing frontier-model-enabled application security testing, including context-aware code analysis, vulnerability discovery, exploitability validation, remediation generation, threat-model-informed testing. Experience must include human validation, secure execution environments, model and prompt governance, quality measurement and integration with developer and CI/CD workflows
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure security best practices, procedures, and standards
  • Experience with cloud native products and in-depth understanding microservice topologies and implementations
  • Expertise in application development and dev-ops security technologies and integration
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges
  • Experience within the transformation of traditional data center security measures into industry adopted cloud technologies
  • Proven ability to work with compliance frameworks and requirements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and Agile development environment
  • Ability to perform manual security code reviews
  • Ability to interpret dynamic/static analysis tools, and penetration test results
  • Proficient knowledge of cloud technologies and security
  • Proficiency with vulnerability management processes and providing remediation guidance
  • Proficiency in cryptography
  • Proficient understanding of IAM (i.e., authentication and authorization)
  • Proficient understanding of networks and network security

Job Post Expiration: 10/1/2026

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United Airlines is embarking on an exciting journey to become the best airline in aviation history. Our purpose, "Connecting People, Uniting the World," extends beyond transportation, emphasizing our commitment to uplift and create opportunities in the places we serve. With a global presence and diverse workforce, we value inclusivity and are dedicated to hiring tens of thousands of individuals across various roles. Our comprehensive benefits package, including perks like space available travel, parental leave, and 401k, aims to support your well-being and growth.

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Year founded

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