Experienced Penetration Tester | Web, API & Cloud Security

Techcompass; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Project-based engagements

Job summary

TechCompass in the United States is seeking experienced penetration testers for flexible, project-based engagements. Remote, U.S.-based contractors perform authorized testing across web, API, cloud, and infrastructure environments, delivering clear remediation guidance and detailed reports.

Candidates bring hands-on testing experience, knowledge of attack techniques, and the ability to explain risk to technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on security testing experience beyond vulnerability scanning.
• Ability to document findings and communicate risk to technical and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and frameworks (OWASP, PTES, MITRE ATT&CK).

Responsibilities

• Perform authorized penetration tests across web applications, APIs, cloud, and infrastructure.
• Combine automated tools with manual testing techniques to identify exploitable weaknesses.
• Document methodology, evidence, and potential business impact; provide remediation guidance.
• Present findings to clients and walk through remediation steps with technical teams.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability analysis

Security reporting

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

OSCP or equivalent

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

BloodHound

Job description

TechCompass in the United States is seeking experienced penetration testers for flexible, project-based engagements. Remote, U.S.-based contractors perform authorized testing across web, API, cloud, and infrastructure environments, delivering clear remediation guidance and detailed reports.

Candidates bring hands-on testing experience, knowledge of attack techniques, and the ability to explain risk to technical and business stakeholders.