Penetration Tester

Convergence Networks; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonuses

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education and certification reimburse

Team-building events

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

Convergence Networks, Portland’s leading Managed Services Firm, is hiring a Penetration Tester (Security Engineer) to join our growing security team. In this client-facing role, you’ll plan, execute, document, and present penetration testing and security assessment engagements.

You’ll independently conduct internal and external network penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, Active Directory assessments, OSINT/reconnaissance, and authorized exploitation activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT, cybersecurity, or offensive security experience, including hands-on penetration testing or security assessments
• Strong knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux systems, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and identity services
• Experience with Kali Linux, nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, vulnerability validation, privilege escalation, credential access, and lateral movement
• Ability to write clear, actionable reports and communicate security risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• An industry-recognized cybersecurity certification or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Practical penetration testing competency; candidates must hold or obtain a professional-level certification such as PNPT, OSCP/OSCP+, CREST CRT, or equivalent within their first 12 months

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, document, and present penetration testing and security assessment engagements
• Independently conduct internal and external network penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, AD assessments, OSINT/reconnaissance, and authorized exploitation activities
• Opportunity to support web application, cloud, wireless, physical security, and social-engineering engagements based on experience

Skills

Penetration testing

Networking fundamentals

Windows/Linux

Active Directory

Threat assessment reporting

Certifications (PNPT/OSCP)

Tools

Kali Linux

Nessus

Nmap

Metasploit

Job description

Convergence Networks, Portland’s leading Managed Services Firm, is hiring a Penetration Tester (Security Engineer) to join our growing security team.

In this client-facing role, you’ll plan, execute, document, and present penetration testing and security assessment engagements. You’ll independently conduct internal and external network penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, Active Directory assessments, OSINT/reconnaissance, and authorized exploitation activities. Opportunities to support web application, cloud, wireless, physical security, and social-engineering engagements may be available based on your experience.

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of IT, cybersecurity, or offensive security experience, including hands-on penetration testing or security assessments
• Strong knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux systems, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and identity services
• Experience with Kali Linux, nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, vulnerability validation, privilege escalation, credential access, and lateral movement
• Ability to write clear, actionable reports and communicate security risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• An industry-recognized cybersecurity certification or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Practical penetration testing competency; candidates must hold or obtain a professional-level certification such as PNPT, OSCP/OSCP+, CREST CRT, or equivalent within their first 12 months

Why Convergence?

We’ve built a culture centered on unity, transparency, trust, and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, profit-sharing bonuses, generous PTO plus eight additional paid holidays, company-matched 401(k), strong health plan options—including free plans—education and certification reimbursement, and regular team-building events.

This role offers in-office, hybrid, and remote options. Occasional travel to company meetings, client sites, and assessments is required, along with some after-hours project work.