Penetration Tester

Egreenservices; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

VentureLab in Bellevue is seeking a Penetration Tester with 4+ years in technology to drive secure engineering initiatives and threat discovery. You will leverage Nessus, OSCP, and Nmap to identify vulnerabilities and translate findings into actionable steps for developers.

Expect autonomy, mentorship, and growth in a contract role with a strong focus on security testing and incident prevention. The position offers a competitive base salary and a clear path to lead in security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technology experience with proven security testing exposure.
• Ability to teach others and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify bottlenecks and propose architectural improvements proactively.
• Apply Nessus and OSCP to solve purpose-led engineering challenges.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and tasks.
• Tune database queries and schemas for high-throughput VentureLab workloads.
• Backfill CEH test coverage on high-risk areas of VentureLab's codebase.
• Break large initiatives into OSCP increments Bellevue can deliver.

Skills

Hands-on tech experience

Teach others

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

4+ years in technology

Tools

OSCP certification

Nessus

Nmap

Job description

We're a plainspoken technology shop in NE hunting for a Penetration Tester who'd rather delete code than add it. At $80,000 - $108,000, this Penetration Tester seat rewards 4+ years in technology with autonomy, mentorship, and a long runway for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify bottlenecks and propose architectural improvements proactively
• Apply Nessus and OSCP to solve purpose-led engineering challenges
• Translate sharp-but-gentle business requirements into technical specifications and tasks
• Tune database queries and schemas for high-throughput VentureLab workloads
• Backfill CEH test coverage on the riskiest corners of VentureLab's codebase
• Break large technology initiatives into OSCP increments Bellevue can actually deliver

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on technology experience that holds up to follow-up questions
• Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

PCI DSS fundamentals plus the Nmap polish clients notice

At the heart of VentureLab is a question-everything belief that great technology software should feel effortless. We hire for character and design-led thinking, then trust the rest to follow.

Earn a $80,000 - $108,000 base while a mentor accelerates your jump from mid-level to lead, with benefits and flexibility along for the ride.

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