Penetration Tester - Compliance & Security (App, Network, Cloud)

Socket.dev; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalfire is seeking a seasoned penetration tester to advise clients on technical security and compliance activities. You will manage priorities, collaborate with delivery teams, and lead engagements from scoping to remediation.

Join a team that values professional growth, offers flexible hybrid work, and supports ongoing certifications. Travel up to 20% is expected as you work with diverse enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in information security with Web Application and Network penetration testing experience.
• Experience working with enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Shell, or Ruby.
• Experience with one or more IT security compliance frameworks, such as PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FEDRAMP, or HITRUST.
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in an IT Security Audit and/or Compliance role.
• Experience interacting with management in a consultative manner.
• Strong IT understanding with respect to networks, servers, workstations, and applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on technical security or compliance activities
• Manages priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets.
• Operates with professionalism both internally and with clients.
• Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time.
• Continues to develop professional skills with relevant industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.
• Collaborates with project managers, quality management, sales, and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
• Develop processes, procedures, and methodologies to enhance testing processes and experience
• Assist with report generation and quality assurance processes
• Develop client relationships
• Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, leading engagements from initial stages through implementation and remediation
• Manage project escalations of current testing being conducted
• Mentor and develop less experienced staff
• Contribute to the Penetration Testing Team overall success by managing your team to meet various business objectives and metrics

Skills

Penetration testing

Compliance frameworks

Python

PowerShell

Shell

Ruby

Networking

Communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PCI/FISMA/HIPAA FEDRAMP HITRUST

Job description

Coalfire is seeking a seasoned penetration tester to advise clients on technical security and compliance activities. You will manage priorities, collaborate with delivery teams, and lead engagements from scoping to remediation.

Join a team that values professional growth, offers flexible hybrid work, and supports ongoing certifications. Travel up to 20% is expected as you work with diverse enterprise environments.