Contract Penetration Tester – Offensive Security Specialist

Educate 360; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Educate 360 seeks contractors to grow its penetration testing practice in the US. Roles range from mid-level to senior or principal, with potential conversion to full-time.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with offensive security expertise and experience across multiple project types, and must be US-based. Contractors will engage with diverse clients weekly, deliver expert assessments, and contribute from discovery through reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive penetration testing across multiple project types.
• US-based with ability to interact with clients daily.
• Certifications PNPT, OSCP, CREST CRT, CPTS or similar.

Responsibilities

• External penetration testing (preferred).
• Internal penetration testing (preferred).
• Web application and cloud security assessments.
• Social engineering and red team engagements.
• Write detailed reports with findings and remediation guidance.

Skills

Self-starter

Client interaction

Autonomy

Report writing

Education

PNPT

OSCP

CREST CRT

CPTS

Job description

Educate 360 seeks contractors to grow its penetration testing practice in the US. Roles range from mid-level to senior or principal, with potential conversion to full-time.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with offensive security expertise and experience across multiple project types, and must be US-based. Contractors will engage with diverse clients weekly, deliver expert assessments, and contribute from discovery through reporting.