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Unisity, LLC

$210K - $220K/yr

Perform web app pentests. * Perform vulnerability risk assessments. * Perform physical pentests and ... Must have experience with penetration testing tools. * Must have experience in web development and ...

Right Skale, Inc.

Senior Staff IT Developer

Perform web app penetration testing (manual/automated). * Evaluate SAST/DAST findings and manage issues in Jira. * Validate bug bounty vulnerabilities. * Translate business requirements into ...

Navstar, Inc.

Penetration Tester, Senior

Annapolis, MD · On-site

Perform web app pentests. * Perform vulnerability risk assessments. * Perform physical pentests and ... Must have experience with penetration testing tools. * Must have experience in web development and ...

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Penetration Testing Lead

Washington, DC

GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) Blue Teaming Certifications:

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for web app penetration testing in the United States is $59.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.20 and $66.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Web App Penetration Testing job?

A Web App Penetration Testing job involves assessing the security of web applications by simulating real-world attacks. Security professionals use various techniques to identify vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), or authentication flaws. The goal is to help organizations strengthen their web applications by providing recommendations for fixing security weaknesses. Testers use tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and manual testing techniques to ensure comprehensive coverage. This job requires knowledge of ethical hacking, web technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in Web App Penetration Testing?

A typical day in Web App Penetration Testing involves actively assessing web applications for security weaknesses using both automated tools and manual testing techniques, reviewing code when necessary, and documenting findings comprehensively. You may also participate in meetings with developers and stakeholders to discuss vulnerabilities, advise on remediation steps, and help prioritize risk mitigation tasks. Many roles offer a mix of independent analysis and team collaboration, with frequent opportunities to learn about new technologies and threats. This environment encourages continuous learning and offers clear pathways for career growth, such as advancing to a senior tester, security consultant, or application security architect.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Web App Penetration Testing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Web App Penetration Tester, you need a strong understanding of web application security, common vulnerabilities (such as OWASP Top 10), and solid programming/scripting skills, usually underpinned by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, and certifications such as OSCP or CEH are highly valued. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies help ensure that vulnerabilities are thoroughly identified, clearly reported, and resolved in collaboration with development teams, ultimately supporting organizational security.

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Infographic showing various Web App Penetration Testing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,736 per year, or $59 per hour.
ME00506-Penetration Tester

ME00506-Penetration Tester

Momentum Engineering, Inc.

Annapolis, MD • On-site

$160K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication-ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.
Job Summary
  • Seeking a Penetration Tester to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology on a large, complex program that provides system engineering, development, test, integration and operational support
  • The candidate will work on a team of cyber Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are providing support to a large, complex technical program for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services on information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connections, public facing websites, security devices, servers and workstations
  • The candidate will be responsible for the overall security of Enterprise-wide information systems, and will collect, investigate, and report any suspected and confirmed security violations

Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform internal and external pentests against systems to determine vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
  • Perform web app pentests
  • Perform vulnerability risk assessments
  • Perform physical pentests and social engineering analysis
  • Perform cyber incident response as needed
  • Evaluate the impact of new development on the operational security posture of IT systems
  • Evaluate, review, and test critical software
  • Formulate security compliance requirements for new system features
  • Identify and remediate security issues throughout the system
  • Audit and assess system security configuration settings using common methodologies and tools.
  • Work with development teams to enrich team-wide understanding of different types of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and remediation approaches
  • Work closely with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Integration teams to ensure hardware and software architecture and implementations meet strict security requirements
  • Propose, assess, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in security architecture, to include providing advice to Program Managers, Customer technical experts, and internal program teams

Required Qualifications
  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph
  • Must have experience with penetration testing tools
  • Must have experience in web development and programming languages such as Java, XML, Perl and HTML
  • Must have experience with programming/scripting in Python, Powershell, C, JavaScript, etc
  • Must have extensive experience performing IT security risk assessments
  • Must have experience performing web app and physical pentests
  • Must have experience with or strong familiarity of the following Web Application tools; Burp Suite, Web Inspect, Appdetective
  • Must have experience with or strong familiarity of Kali
  • Must have experience with or strong familiarity of IPS/IDS solutions
  • Must have a strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology
  • Must have experience applying Risk Management Framework
  • Must have experience with secure configurations of commonly used desktop and server operating systems
  • Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with technical staff and customers to form mitigation strategies and plan for continuous modernization and legacy integration
  • Must have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and quickly and effectively adjusting to shifting priorities in resolving issues

Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical/information assurance field and at least 12 years of relevant experience
  • Certifications in one or more of the following areas strongly preferred:
    • GIAC Web Applications Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
    • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
    • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Extensive experience developing/implementing integrated security services management processes, such as assessing and auditing network penetration testing, anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis, and incident response
  • Extensive experience providing information assurance support for application development that includes system security certifications and project evaluations for firewalls that encompass development, design, and implementation

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The pay range for this role is:
160,000 - 195,000 USD per year (AJ6)

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