Associate Web App Security Consultant – Onsite Portland

NetSPI; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSPI is seeking interns for an onsite training program in Portland, OR starting January 2027. The role focuses on web application penetration testing as part of our PTaaS portfolio, with mentorship from senior colleagues to prepare for solo engagements.

The program emphasizes learning to articulate findings, document vulnerabilities, and develop remediation strategies while expanding knowledge of NetSPI’s testing tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree expected within 6 months of start date.
• Internships in IT or IT Security preferred.
• Familiarity with web app vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Native-level English communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete the web application penetration testing training curriculum.
• Articulate, document, and exploit common web application vulnerabilities.
• Become proficient in NetSPI testing tools & processes.
• Improve oral and written reporting skills as it pertains to technical testing.
• Execute web application penetration tests after training.
• Create and deliver penetration test reports to clients.
• Collaborate with clients to plan remediation strategies.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Curiosity and learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

Offensive security toolkits

Networking basics

Web vulnerabilities familiarity

Job description

NetSPI is seeking interns for an onsite training program in Portland, OR starting January 2027. The role focuses on web application penetration testing as part of our PTaaS portfolio, with mentorship from senior colleagues to prepare for solo engagements.

The program emphasizes learning to articulate findings, document vulnerabilities, and develop remediation strategies while expanding knowledge of NetSPI’s testing tools and processes.