Penetration Tester (100% Remote)

Shtudy; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the cybersecurity sector is seeking skilled Penetration Testers to help safeguard digital infrastructures. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures. You'll engage in real-world testing scenarios, work closely with engineering teams, and contribute to a culture of security awareness. If you have a passion for ethical hacking and want to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with penetration testing tools.
• Ability to write or modify scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests on web applications, APIs, and networks.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining risks and remediation steps.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

Analytical Problem-Solving

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Wireshark

Kali Linux

Job description

New York, United States | Posted on 04/06/2025

Break it to protect it.
A forward-thinking U.S.-based company is actively hiring Penetration Testers (Ethical Hackers) to uncover vulnerabilities, simulate cyberattacks, and help organizations build stronger digital defenses. In this role, you'll test the limits of real-world systems to identify weak points before attackers do — and you’ll get paid well to do it

This is a rare opportunity to combine your curiosity, creativity, and technical skills in a fast-growing industry with meaningful, high-paying work.

NOTE: You must be physically located and eligible to work in the USA to qualify for this role.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Perform penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, cloud infrastructure, and mobile apps.

Conduct reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation analysis.

Simulate real-world threat scenarios to test organizational security posture.

Prepare detailed reports outlining risks, proof of concept (PoC) exploits, and remediation steps.

Work with engineering teams to help patch and mitigate discovered vulnerabilities.

Stay current on zero-day vulnerabilities, threat actor tactics, and new hacking tools.

Contribute to Red Team/Blue Team exercises as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux, etc.

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CVEs, and secure coding practices.

Understanding of network protocols, web technologies, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

Ability to write or modify scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Strong attention to detail, ethical mindset, and analytical problem-solving ability.

Bonus Points For:

OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or other ethical hacking certifications.

Bug bounty experience or contributions to open-source security projects.

Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).