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Sr. Penetration Tester

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$110K - $135K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a Sr. Penetration Tester with experience in whitebox assessment to join our growing team. Generally, we are looking for candidates with 5+ years of Cyber Security ...

Senior Penetration Tester

Tampa, FL · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Plan, scope, and execute penetration testing engagements across a variety of environments, including web applications, APIs, cloud platforms, infrastructure, thick-client, and/or mobile applications.

$68.60 - $91.47/hr

Senior Penetration Tester (w/m/d) Sichere mit uns die digitale Zukunft! Wir suchen eine erfahrene Persönlichkeit als Senior Penetration Tester (w/m/d), die Schwachstellen aufdeckt, Risiken minimiert ...

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Senior Penetration Tester

Northbrook, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will lead technical engagements responsible for evaluating and testing the security of embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile ...

$68.60 - $91.47/hr

Die NK Networks & Services GmbH sucht einen Senior Penetration Tester OT Security, der kritische Systeme der Industrie schützt. Sie werden mit der Analyse von Produktionsnetzen und der ...

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Senior Penetration Tester

Northbrook, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will lead technical engagements responsible for evaluating and testing the security of embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile ...

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 ...

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How much do senior penetration tester jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior penetration tester 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 a senior penetration tester?

A Senior Penetration Tester is a cybersecurity expert responsible for simulating cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems. They conduct advanced security assessments, exploit potential weaknesses, and provide recommendations to strengthen defenses. This role often involves leading penetration testing projects, mentoring junior testers, and collaborating with security teams to improve an organization's overall security posture. Strong knowledge of ethical hacking methodologies, security tools, and industry standards is essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior penetration tester?

To thrive as a Senior Penetration Tester, you need advanced expertise in network, application, and cloud security, along with experience in vulnerability assessment and ethical hacking methodologies, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field. Knowledge of tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and industry certifications like OSCP or CISSP are commonly expected. Outstanding analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to mentor junior team members are crucial soft skills in this position. These abilities are essential for accurately identifying security risks, effectively communicating findings, and ensuring robust organizational security through collaborative teamwork.

What are some of the primary challenges a senior penetration tester faces on the job?

Senior Penetration Testers often face the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving attack techniques and new technologies, which requires continuous learning and adaptation. They may also encounter complex, layered security environments that demand creative problem-solving and in-depth technical testing. Additionally, articulating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and ensuring effective remediation can be challenging but is a critical part of the role. Collaborating closely with IT, development, and compliance teams is essential to implement security best practices and drive meaningful improvements.

Are senior penetration testers high in demand?

Senior penetration testers are in high demand due to increasing cybersecurity threats and the need for advanced security assessments. Organizations seek experienced professionals with skills in tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and knowledge of network vulnerabilities, often requiring relevant certifications such as OSCP or CISSP.
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Infographic showing various Senior Penetration Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 57% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 41% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,895 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Sr. Penetration Tester

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Tempe, AZ • Hybrid

$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Penetration Tester with experience in whitebox assessment to join our growing team. Generally, we are looking for candidates with 5+ years of Cyber Security experience with a focus on whitebox penetration testing to join our Enterprise Information Security organization on the Penetration Testing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in applications/web APIs assessment based on OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, Mitre ATT&CK, and capable to read complex codes to determine exploitable vector(s) pertaining to critidal/high CVEs reported in major Java/.Net's web frameworks, and can create custom tools to assist in testing and process automation.

Major Responsibilities

  • Perform whitebox assessment on an ongoing and project basis
  • Create custom tool(s) and/or modify existing tool(s) to aid with vulnerability detection automation process
  • Communicate and work closely with application managers and lead developers accross business lines on security finding(s) to ensure their understanding of associated risks and actions needed to remediate those risks
  • Taking the lead in identifying, and evaluating application security issues as they arise and coordinating with key stakeholder(s) to ensure that issues are mitigated and/or remediated in a timely basis
  • Continually research on new exploitation/attack techniques against technology stack(s) currently being used at the organization
  • Maintaining familiarity with industry trends and security best practices
  • Contributing to the teams continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields; applicable specialized training; or equivalent work experience - equally preferable
  • Possessing one or more of these certifications are highly desirable: OSWE or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in software development AND white box assessment for application(s) written in one of these languages: Java, C#, C/C++
  • Solid knowledge in exploitation development, binary reverse engineering and/or techniques to bypass Java/.Net sandbox are highly desirable
  • Solid knowledge in understanding secure software development life cycle (SSDLC), CI/CD pipelines and Waterfall/Agile methodologies
  • Solid knowledge in understanding of common software security issues and remediation techniques (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, Mitre ATT&CK, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience in analyzing vulnerabilities and delivering clear and coherent written report with proper mitigation recommendations
  • Understanding of one or more compliance frameworks: NIST, FFIEC, GLBA, SOX, PCI, etc.
  • Solid knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas are highly desirable:
    • Network infrastructure (technologies, architectures, operations), Clouds (Oracle/AWS/Azure)
    • Various network and host-based security products and services
    • Active Directory, servers, desktops and mobile devices
    • Unix, Linux, AIX
    • SQL, Oracle, DB2 Databases
  • Ability to perform technical risk assessments and synthesize observations at a macro level, identifying indicators of changing risk and/or symptoms of process or control deficiencies
  • Ability to identify and propose process and technology controls in dynamic environments

The typical base pay range for this role is between $110K - $135K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About MUFG

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 6th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Industry

Banking and credit intermediation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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