Remote Penetration Tester
Atlanta, GA · Remote
As a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester the main goal is to balance both security and business imperatives using a risk based approach and to validate security controls by performing ...
Atlanta, GA · Remote
As a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester the main goal is to balance both security and business imperatives using a risk based approach and to validate security controls by performing ...
Atlanta, GA · Remote
As a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester the main goal is to balance both security and business imperatives using a risk based approach and to validate security controls by performing ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
As a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester the main goal is to balance both security and business imperatives using a risk based approach and to validate security controls by performing ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
As a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester the main goal is to balance both security and business imperatives using a risk based approach and to validate security controls by performing ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
Lead Penetration Tester Location: Remote project Duration: 12 months We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Network Penetration Tester to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This crucial ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
Lead Penetration Tester Location: Remote project Duration: 12 months We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Network Penetration Tester to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This crucial ...
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Remote Work: No Job Number: R0236401 Location: Herndon,VA,US Share job via: Share Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat ...
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Remote Work: No Job Number: R0236401 Location: Herndon,VA,US Share job via: Share Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0243365 Location: Fort Meade,MD,US Share job via: Share Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0243365 Location: Fort Meade,MD,US Share job via: Share Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential ...
Plano, TX · Remote
$60 - $70/hr
This is a remote, 6+ month contract-to-hire position. COMP : Up to $70/HR depending on candidate ... Conduct internal/external penetration testing, web application, API, and cloud security assessments ...
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Plano, TX · Remote
$60 - $70/hr
This is a remote, 6+ month contract-to-hire position. COMP : Up to $70/HR depending on candidate ... Conduct internal/external penetration testing, web application, API, and cloud security assessments ...
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Knoxville, TN · Remote
$120K - $145K/yr
What We Offer · Remote work environment · Unlimited paid time off (Policy Guided) · Continuing ... Our experienced Ethical Hacking testers perform penetration tests: application, mobile, cloud ...
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Knoxville, TN · Remote
$120K - $145K/yr
What We Offer · Remote work environment · Unlimited paid time off (Policy Guided) · Continuing ... Our experienced Ethical Hacking testers perform penetration tests: application, mobile, cloud ...
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Knoxville, TN · Remote
$120K - $145K/yr
What We Offer · Remote work environment · Unlimited paid time off (Policy Guided) · Continuing ... Our experienced Ethical Hacking testers perform penetration tests: application, mobile, cloud ...
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Knoxville, TN · Remote
$120K - $145K/yr
What We Offer · Remote work environment · Unlimited paid time off (Policy Guided) · Continuing ... Our experienced Ethical Hacking testers perform penetration tests: application, mobile, cloud ...
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Atlanta, GA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
... Penetration Tester for a full-time, direct hire opportunity ... This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the United States. Responsibilities
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Atlanta, GA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
... Penetration Tester for a full-time, direct hire opportunity ... This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the United States. Responsibilities
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
Principal Penetration Tester Altus Consulting seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to spearhead our penetration testing initiatives. As a key member of our elite team, you'll play a crucial ...
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
Principal Penetration Tester Altus Consulting seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to spearhead our penetration testing initiatives. As a key member of our elite team, you'll play a crucial ...
Gaithersburg, MD · Remote
Connsci is seeking a Penetration Tester to join our growing organization. This individual will be directly supporting one of our government programs and will be responsible for penetration testing ...
Gaithersburg, MD · Remote
Connsci is seeking a Penetration Tester to join our growing organization. This individual will be directly supporting one of our government programs and will be responsible for penetration testing ...
Livonia, MI · On-site +1
The Senior Penetration Tester leads red team threat emulation and advanced penetration testing services for Trinity Health. This position is responsible for defining testing strategies, executing ...
Livonia, MI · On-site +1
The Senior Penetration Tester leads red team threat emulation and advanced penetration testing services for Trinity Health. This position is responsible for defining testing strategies, executing ...
$90K - $150K/yr
The Senior Penetration Tester will independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems and enclaves Identifies security flaws in computing platforms and applications and devise ...
$90K - $150K/yr
The Senior Penetration Tester will independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems and enclaves Identifies security flaws in computing platforms and applications and devise ...
Livonia, MI · On-site +1
The Senior Penetration Tester leads red team threat emulation and advanced penetration testing services for Trinity Health. This position is responsible for defining testing strategies, executing ...
Livonia, MI · On-site +1
The Senior Penetration Tester leads red team threat emulation and advanced penetration testing services for Trinity Health. This position is responsible for defining testing strategies, executing ...
$90K - $150K/yr
The Senior Penetration Tester will independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems and enclaves Identifies security flaws in computing platforms and applications and devise ...
$90K - $150K/yr
The Senior Penetration Tester will independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems and enclaves Identifies security flaws in computing platforms and applications and devise ...
Livonia, MI · On-site +1
The Senior Penetration Tester leads red team threat emulation and advanced penetration testing services for Trinity Health. This position is responsible for defining testing strategies, executing ...
Livonia, MI · On-site +1
The Senior Penetration Tester leads red team threat emulation and advanced penetration testing services for Trinity Health. This position is responsible for defining testing strategies, executing ...
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 ...
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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 ...
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) * Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE) * eLearnSecurity Web ... Primarily Remote * Occasional Travel May Be Required * Engagements may range from several days to ...
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) * Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE) * eLearnSecurity Web ... Primarily Remote * Occasional Travel May Be Required * Engagements may range from several days to ...
Role Description Penetration Tester (Mid-Senior) Full-Time Remote (US) As a penetration tester on BreachLock's US Strategic delivery team, you'll execute manual, methodology-driven engagements across ...
Role Description Penetration Tester (Mid-Senior) Full-Time Remote (US) As a penetration tester on BreachLock's US Strategic delivery team, you'll execute manual, methodology-driven engagements across ...
Sterling, VA · On-site +1
$50 - $85/hr
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 ...
Sterling, VA · On-site +1
$50 - $85/hr
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 ...
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| Aspect | Remote Penetration Tester | Remote Security Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | OSCP, CEH, GPEN | CISSP, Security+ |
| Work Environment | Conducts simulated attacks, often independently or in teams | Monitors security systems, analyzes threats, and implements defenses |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Cybersecurity firms, consulting companies, large enterprises | Corporate IT departments, government agencies, financial institutions |
Remote Penetration Testers focus on identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, requiring offensive skills and certifications like OSCP or CEH. Remote Security Analysts monitor and defend networks, emphasizing defensive skills and certifications like CISSP. While both roles work remotely in cybersecurity, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.
Remote penetration testers attempt to hack into an application, network, or computer to assess its security. Instead of working in the office, remote penetration testers complete their tasks from home or another location outside of the office with internet connectivity. As a remote penetration tester, you discuss the security concerns your client may have about their current computer system and develop ways to infiltrate the security of a network or computer hardware using the internet as a pathway. Other job duties may include documenting how you broke through a company's network security and providing recommendations for augmenting the protection of company files. Because of their hacking expertise, some remote penetration testers may be called in to help investigate cyber crimes in criminal cases.
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Full-time
Re-posted 23 days ago
At Philadelphia Company, we believe that technology should support and enhance your organization's success, not constrain it. With our wide range of best-in-class services, we provide customized solutions that fit your unique IT needs. We're committed to excelling at our job so you can focus on doing yours.
Summary
The ideal candidate will have a security mindset and the ability to think outside the box, contributing to a team of highly motivated and skilled information security practitioners. As a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester the main goal is to balance both security and business imperatives using a risk based approach and to validate security controls by performing penetration tests across the organization. This individual will conduct information security penetration tests as well as provide security consulting and advisory in one or more of the following fields: application, network, platform/OS security, and biomedical devices. Main responsibilities include assessing the security posture of existing environments, identifying risks, recommend remediation plans.
The role requires the ability to successfully pentest an environment and then to strategize and architect security solutions to help remediate deficiencies. Pentests can be initiated by the Technology Risk Office or our clients within the various portfolios such as Health Plan, Care Delivery, and Corporate Services, just to name a few. The candidate will also have close working relationship with both IT and the Business. This means that the candidate will be working directly with project personnel, business application owners as well as management teams. Therefore, the ability to speak in both technical and business terms is crucial; meaning as subject matter expert, the candidate should be able to articulate information security requirements and risks in business language.
General Requirements
Excellent analytical skills to compliment strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, organizational, persuasive and project management skills.
Proven ability to work effectively with management, staff, vendors, and external consultants
Ability to think outside the box and to 'think evil.' Capable of conducting pentests on applications, systems and network utilizing proven/formal processes and industry standards.
In depth understanding of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, as well as how they may be exploited.
Capable of managing multiple pentest engagements from cradle to grave at the same time
Understanding of security risk assessment methodologies. Ability to assess both technical and business risks as it pertains to information security. Be able to articulate risk in a manner that can be understood by non-technical audience.
Good understanding of regulatory climate and industry standards such as SOX, HIPAA and PCI
respectively.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in Information Technology and/or Technology Consulting.
A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated ability in two or more of the following: application security, network security, or platform/OS security in engineering, architecture or consulting capacity. Prefer consulting background.
A minimum of 2 years of penetration testing or ethical hacking either for a consultancy or a large enterprise.
Ability to synthesize and abstract complex data/information, and lead complex decision processes to produce strategic solutions that enhance "the client" competitiveness. Solutions are timely,
cost effective and of high quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms and is able to tailor communication to audience, mediate and facilitate communications between others, and communicate architecture to all levels of management and customers.
Ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders to resolve significant architecture issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams across functional areas or "the client" in projects or initiatives or leads technology direction at the highest solution architectural level.
Experience in "building up" a solutions architecture team.
Ability to transfer knowledge, educate in area of expertise, mentoring other staff.
Demonstrated ability in selection and deployment of new and emerging technology.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.