Contract Penetration Tester — Offensive Security SME

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Educate 360 is seeking several contract penetration testers to grow our offensive security practice. The role spans mid to senior levels, with autonomy to perform assessments and deliver reports.

Strong client interaction and SME debriefs are valued, with potential conversion to full-time. The position requires at least 3 years of hands-on testing across external, internal, cloud, and red team engagements, plus relevant certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CREST CRT, or CPTS.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of penetration testing experience.
• Experience with external/internal testing, cloud assessments, and red team engagements.
• Industry-standard certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CREST CRT or CPTS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and write reports with minimal oversight.
• Debriefs and manage client interactions as SME in offensive security.

Skills

Penetration testing

External testing

Internal testing

Cloud security assessments

Red team engagements

PNPT

OSCP

CREST CRT

CPTS

Client-facing

Report writing

Job description

Educate 360 is seeking several contract penetration testers to grow our offensive security practice. The role spans mid to senior levels, with autonomy to perform assessments and deliver reports.

Strong client interaction and SME debriefs are valued, with potential conversion to full-time. The position requires at least 3 years of hands-on testing across external, internal, cloud, and red team engagements, plus relevant certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CREST CRT, or CPTS.