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There are no formal education requirements to become a remote penetration tester. Many learn how to hack into sites on their own through online applications and courses, but most have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Some even obtain a master's degree. The most important qualification employers look for in a candidate is mastery of security penetration testing tools. As a remote penetration tester, you must be proficient in a variety of coding languages, such as JavaScript, C#, and Python. Remote penetration testers are familiar with many different aspects of computer security and systems analysis. You also understand how system breaches work and know how they can affect the company. Most employers prefer remote penetration testers who have several years of industry experience, so obtain a position that manages networks, such as a security administrator, network administrator, or a network engineer. Practice hacking into different sites to learn what it takes to break into a network. Once you are confident in your hacking skills, seek remote penetration tester positions.

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  • Remote Network Penetration Testing

    Salary range: $104,500 - $143,000

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  • Penetration Tester Part Time

    Salary range: $96,000 - $141,000

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  • Application Penetration Tester

    Salary range: $121,500 - $146,500

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  • International Penetration Tester

    Salary range: $96,000 - $141,000

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  • No Experience Penetration Tester

    Salary range: $96,000 - $141,000

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  • Pnpt Certification

    Salary range: $40,000 - $56,000

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  • Penetration Tester Ethical Hacker

    Salary range: $96,000 - $141,000

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  • Remote Penetration Tester Intern

    Salary range: $33,500 - $46,500

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  • Entry Level Penetration Tester

    Salary range: $96,000 - $141,000

    As an entry-level penetration tester, your job is to help a company test its network security by attempting to break into it. To accomplish this, you may assist with pre-designed penetration attempts, conduct a vulnerability scan to search for any obvious points of entry, and configure attack tools for the system you are targeting. You may also help troubleshoot security issues and otherwise develop your cyber intrusion skills. This is an entry-level role, so your primary job is studying penetration techniques and documenting your activities to help software designers understand how you breached the system and what they can do to repair it.

  • Hardware Penetration Tester

    Salary range: $96,000 - $141,000

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