Entry-Level Penetration Tester: Build Skills & Certifications

Kids for the Future; United States; Remote; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortified Health Security is seeking an entry-level Penetration Tester who will execute scoped engagements under supervision, documenting findings and client deliverables. You will follow Fortified’s established methodology across network, system, and application targets and communicate status to supervisors.

Develop foundational exploitation skills with Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Burp Suite, pursue certifications such as eJPT or CEH now, and OSCP within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security/IT; lab-based experience and CTF participation accepted at entry level.
• Knowledge of Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, Burp Suite; Nessus a plus.
• eJPT or CEH required as entry baseline; OSCP strongly preferred and expected to be actively pursued within 18 months of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document findings clearly for reports.

Responsibilities

• Executes scoped penetration testing engagements under supervision, including internal, external, wireless, and application targets.
• Produces accurate and well-documented findings including formal reports, notes, presentations, and appendices.
• Maintains foundational awareness of current threats, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques; develops technical depth over time.
• Delivers routine client status updates with supervisor review during the initial period.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Kali Linux

Metasploit

NMAP

Burp Suite

Nessus

PowerShell

Job description

Fortified Health Security is seeking an entry-level Penetration Tester who will execute scoped engagements under supervision, documenting findings and client deliverables. You will follow Fortified’s established methodology across network, system, and application targets and communicate status to supervisors.

Develop foundational exploitation skills with Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Burp Suite, pursue certifications such as eJPT or CEH now, and OSCP within 18 months.