Penetration Tester

A-LIGN; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Competitive Bonus Structure

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A-LIGN seeks a Penetration Tester to perform security assessments for high-profile clients. In this full-time role, you will execute pen tests across diverse industries, ensuring the protection of critical systems and data.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in cybersecurity or related fields, has at least two years of pen testing experience, and is certified OSCP. A-LIGN offers robust benefits including healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience performing network and application pen tests.
• OSCP certification and other relevant pen test certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal, external, wireless, and web application pen tests.
• Compile and write client reports.
• Create and write Bash scripts from the command line.

Skills

Familiarity with text editors

Knowledge of nMap tool and flag options

Solid knowledge of networking

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work individually and collaboratively

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Kali Linux

nMap

Job description

About The Role

The Penetration Tester works to execute department activities and deliver high-quality security assessments to a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of comprehensive security testing across a wide range of industries, utilizing a broad array of tools to discover and mitigate vulnerabilities. You will provide exceptional technical and creative strategies to help the continued growth of our fast-paced company while operating in an environment free from the pressures of time reporting, chargeability goals, or sales targets.

A-LIGN will depend on you as the Penetration Tester to support management, plan and execute sophisticated penetration tests, and ensure the ongoing protection of our clients’ most critical systems and data.

Reports to

Managing Consultant

Pay Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

• Execute internal, external, wireless, and web application pen tests
• Execute social engineering tests, including phishing, vishing, and physical
• Execute vulnerability scans and assessments
• Compile and write client reports
• Navigate the Kali system from the command line only
• Create, modify, move, and write files and documents from the command line only
• Create and write Bash scripts from the command line
• Reimage devices and virtual machines with Kali Linux

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, management information systems, computer science, or a relevant discipline

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience performing network and application pen tests

Certifications

• OSCP certification
• Additional relevant pen test certifications preferred

Skills

• Familiarity with a text editor, Nano, Vi, etc.
• Knowledge of nMap tool and flag options
• Solid knowledge of networking, creating SSH tunnels, and listening for them on a receiving device
• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• A high degree of motivation

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Tech Allowance
• Certification Reimbursement
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Vacation Bonus
• Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!