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PurpleBox, Inc.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Atlanta, GA

As part of security testing services, performing penetration testing, ethical hacking, and security assessments against Networks, Web Applications, API, Mobile Applications, IoT Devices, and Public ...

Humana

Lead, Offensive Security

Atlanta, GA · Remote

... networks, web applications, and infrastructure, LLM-driven planning loops that reason through ... This is the emerging class of LLM-driven penetration-testing agents, built for production use by a ...

Humana

Lead, Offensive Security

Atlanta, GA · Remote

... networks, web applications, and infrastructure, LLM-driven planning loops that reason through ... This is the emerging class of LLM-driven penetration-testing agents, built for production use by a ...

Humana

Lead, Offensive Security

Atlanta, GA · Remote

... networks, web applications, and infrastructure, LLM-driven planning loops that reason through ... This is the emerging class of LLM-driven penetration-testing agents, built for production use by a ...

The Intersect Group

Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

... penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews • Experience performing secure code reviews and identifying security weaknesses across web applications and API integrations • ...

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How much do web penetration testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for web penetration testing in Georgia is $49.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.22 and $56.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Web Penetration Tester, and why are they important?

To excel as a Web Penetration Tester, you need a solid understanding of web application security, networking protocols, and common vulnerabilities, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, and relevant certifications such as OSCP or CEH is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help testers identify risks and clearly report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for uncovering security flaws, ensuring robust defenses, and helping organizations mitigate potential cyber threats.

What is web penetration testing?

Web penetration testing is a security assessment process where ethical hackers simulate cyberattacks on a website or web application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. The goal is to find and fix security flaws before malicious hackers can exploit them. This process involves testing for issues such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), authentication problems, and insecure configurations. The results help organizations strengthen their web security and protect sensitive data from breaches.

What are some common challenges faced by web penetration testers during assessments, and how can they be addressed?

Web penetration testers often encounter challenges such as limited access to required testing environments, incomplete or outdated documentation, and rapidly evolving web technologies that demand continuous learning. Additionally, testers must balance thoroughness with time constraints and ensure clear communication with development and security teams. Addressing these challenges involves proactive coordination with stakeholders, staying updated with industry tools and vulnerabilities, and maintaining detailed, well-structured reporting to facilitate remediation and collaboration.

What is the difference between Web Penetration Testing vs Web Security Analyst?

AspectWeb Penetration TestingWeb Security Analyst
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENCISSP, CISA, GIAC
Work EnvironmentHands-on testing, simulated attacksMonitoring, policy development, incident response
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, tech companies, consultingCorporate IT, financial institutions, government agencies

Web Penetration Testing focuses on actively identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, while Web Security Analysts monitor and improve security measures, analyze threats, and respond to incidents. Both roles require cybersecurity certifications but differ in their approach and daily tasks.

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Delivery Senior Consultant, Penetration Tester

Deloitte

Atlanta, GA

Other

Re-posted 12 days ago

Deloitte rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 150 rated financial services

Job description

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

We are seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to assess the security of web applications, APIs, and related systems. This role is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, validating exploitability, and providing practical remediation guidance to improve overall application security posture. The ideal candidate combines hands-on offensive security experience with strong knowledge of secure development practices and common web application attack vectors.

Work you'll do

As a Penetration Tester on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for...

  • Perform manual and automated penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Identify, validate, and document security vulnerabilities such as those in the OWASP Top 10.
  • Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated testing across development, test, and production-like environments.
  • Assess application security controls including authentication, authorization, session management, input validation, and encryption.
  • Prepare clear, risk-based reports with technical findings, business impact, proof of concept, and remediation recommendations.
  • Work with developers, architects, and security teams to explain findings and support remediation efforts.
  • Retest remediated issues and confirm closure.
  • Contribute to security standards, testing methodologies, and internal knowledge sharing.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, exploit techniques, and application security trends.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Cyber Defense & Resilience offering assists clients in defending against advanced threats by transforming security operations, monitoring technology, data analytics, and threat intelligence. Helps manage and protect dynamic attack surfaces and provides rapid crisis and cyber incident response, ensuring clients can be ready for, respond to, and recover from business disruptions.

This opportunity sits within our Deloitte US Delivery Center model, which is dedicated to driving impactful business services. It leverages Deloitte's scale and talent, as well as a center delivery model to provide high-quality, cost-effective service with standardized processes and procedures to service businesses across Deloitte.

The Deloitte US Delivery Center has a small-business feel with a big-business impact. With the resources of Deloitte and a community feel, the delivery center model provides high-quality services to our clients. USDC professionals work out of one of our specific delivery center locations, and each location presents dynamic career opportunities for professionals to focus on their work with nominal travel requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary clearance for the role.
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
  • 2+ years of experience within the following:
    • Hands-on penetration testing experience with a focus on web applications.
    • Strong understanding of web technologies including HTTP/S, REST APIs, JavaScript, cookies, headers, and sessions.
    • Experience identifying vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, IDOR, authentication flaws, and access control weaknesses.
    • Proficiency with common testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Postman, and similar tools.
    • Experience writing professional penetration test reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVSS, and secure coding principles
  • Delivery Center Location & Travel Requirements:
    • Hybrid Work Model: Operate under a hybrid system requiring residence within a commutable distance to one of the US Delivery Center locations (Gilbert, Lake Mary, or Mechanicsburg) or Geo-Hub locations (Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, and Philadelphia)
    • Co-location Expectation: Spend up to 30% of working time co-located at an assigned office for orchestrated opportunities, including projects, practice sessions, training, and Moments That Matter at a Deloitte Delivery Center location, Geo-Hub location, approved site, or project location
    • Travel Requirement: Maximum of 10% overnight travel for client or project purposes
    • Relocation Requirement: If relocation is necessary, complete the move within 12 weeks from the start date to reside within a commutable distance
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

    Preferred:

    • Experience testing modern frameworks and architectures such as single-page applications, microservices, and cloud-hosted applications.
    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
    • Experience with source code review or secure code assessment.
    • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
    Qualifications:

    Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

    We are seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to assess the security of web applications, APIs, and related systems. This role is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, validating exploitability, and providing practical remediation guidance to improve overall application security posture. The ideal candidate combines hands-on offensive security experience with strong knowledge of secure development practices and common web application attack vectors.

    Work you'll do

    As a Penetration Tester on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for...

    • Perform manual and automated penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and supporting infrastructure.
    • Identify, validate, and document security vulnerabilities such as those in the OWASP Top 10.
    • Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated testing across development, test, and production-like environments.
    • Assess application security controls including authentication, authorization, session management, input validation, and encryption.
    • Prepare clear, risk-based reports with technical findings, business impact, proof of concept, and remediation recommendations.
    • Work with developers, architects, and security teams to explain findings and support remediation efforts.
    • Retest remediated issues and confirm closure.
    • Contribute to security standards, testing methodologies, and internal knowledge sharing.
    • Stay current on emerging threats, exploit techniques, and application security trends.

    A successful candidate would possess these skills:

    • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
    • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
    • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
    • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
    • Ability to meet deadlines
    • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

    The Team

    Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

    Our Cyber Defense & Resilience offering assists clients in defending against advanced threats by transforming security operations, monitoring technology, data analytics, and threat intelligence. Helps manage and protect dynamic attack surfaces and provides rapid crisis and cyber incident response, ensuring clients can be ready for, respond to, and recover from business disruptions.

    This opportunity sits within our Deloitte US Delivery Center model, which is dedicated to driving impactful business services. It leverages Deloitte's scale and talent, as well as a center delivery model to provide high-quality, cost-effective service with standardized processes and procedures to service businesses across Deloitte.

    The Deloitte US Delivery Center has a small-business feel with a big-business impact. With the resources of Deloitte and a community feel, the delivery center model provides high-quality services to our clients. USDC professionals work out of one of our specific delivery center locations, and each location presents dynamic career opportunities for professionals to focus on their work with nominal travel requirements.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
    • Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary clearance for the role.
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
    • 2+ years of experience within the following:
      • Hands-on penetration testing experience with a focus on web applications.
      • Strong understanding of web technologies including HTTP/S, REST APIs, JavaScript, cookies, headers, and sessions.
      • Experience identifying vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, IDOR, authentication flaws, and access control weaknesses.
      • Proficiency with common testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Postman, and similar tools.
      • Experience writing professional penetration test reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
      • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVSS, and secure coding principles
    • Delivery Center Location & Travel Requirements:
      • Hybrid Work Model: Operate under a hybrid system requiring residence within a commutable distance to one of the US Delivery Center locations (Gilbert, Lake Mary, or Mechanicsburg) or Geo-Hub locations (Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, and Philadelphia)
      • Co-location Expectation: Spend up to 30% of working time co-located at an assigned office for orchestrated opportunities, including projects, practice sessions, training, and Moments That Matter at a Deloitte Delivery Center location, Geo-Hub location, approved site, or project location
      • Travel Requirement: Maximum of 10% overnight travel for client or project purposes
      • Relocation Requirement: If relocation is necessary, complete the move within 12 weeks from the start date to reside within a commutable distance
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

      Preferred:

      • Experience testing modern frameworks and architectures such as single-page applications, microservices, and cloud-hosted applications.
      • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
      • Experience with source code review or secure code assessment.
      • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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