Contract Penetration Tester — Remote Security Assessments

Silpa Consulting LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract engagements

Diverse client projects

Opportunity for repeat engagements

Job summary

An IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester for project-based security assessments. The role involves identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across network and application environments. Candidates should have proven experience with penetration testing, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and the ability to present findings clearly. Preference will be given to candidates in the Houston area, though remote practitioners will be considered. Join a team valuing high-quality engagements and meaningful client interactions.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience conducting penetration tests.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and NIST frameworks.
• Ability to write clear, client-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across various environments.
• Develop executive-ready penetration test reports.
• Communicate findings to client stakeholders.

Skills

Penetration testing

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Network infrastructure

Vulnerability analysis

Tools

Nmap

Nessus

Cobalt Strike

BloodHound

Job description

An IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester for project-based security assessments. The role involves identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across network and application environments. Candidates should have proven experience with penetration testing, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and the ability to present findings clearly. Preference will be given to candidates in the Houston area, though remote practitioners will be considered. Join a team valuing high-quality engagements and meaningful client interactions.