GenAI Security Penetration Tester

RXinsider LTD.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a collaborative Penetration Tester to support the offensive security function within Security Engineering. You will perform hands-on testing, validate vulnerabilities, and help automate security assurance processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports third-party assessment programs, reviews findings with development teams, and contributes to GenAI security testing, including LLMs and AI agents. A relevant security certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on information security testing experience or related coursework.
• Certifications such as Security+, PNPT, CEH or OSCP are a plus.
• Foundational web app, network, and OS security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing of web apps, APIs, cloud, and internal systems.
• Triages findings from third-party assessments and tracks remediation.
• Collaborates with product and dev teams to communicate risks.
• Review testing deliverables and support methodology selection.
• Contribute to GenAI security testing practices and checklists.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Security testing

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Team collaboration

Education

Security certification (e.g., Security+, PNPT, CEH)

Bachelor's in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Nuclei

Job description

Elsevier is seeking a collaborative Penetration Tester to support the offensive security function within Security Engineering. You will perform hands-on testing, validate vulnerabilities, and help automate security assurance processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports third-party assessment programs, reviews findings with development teams, and contributes to GenAI security testing, including LLMs and AI agents. A relevant security certification is preferred.