Penetration Tester - Compliance & Security Assessments

Coalfire; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineer development support

Certification reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Digital mental health support

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Coalfire, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is seeking a seasoned penetration tester to advise on security and compliance, lead engagements, and mentor staff. Your role spans scoping, testing, reporting, and delivering high-quality results for diverse clients.

You will work with enterprise environments, apply scripting skills, and collaborate with project teams to meet milestones while maintaining professional client interactions. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' information security experience with web app and network penetration testing
• Experience with enterprise environments
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Shell, or Ruby
• Familiarity with PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FEDRAMP, or HITRUST

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on technical security or compliance activities
• Manage priorities to achieve delivery targets
• Maintain professionalism with clients and colleagues
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of products and services
• Develop testing processes and methodologies to improve testing experience
• Assist in report generation and QA processes
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Lead engagements from scoping to remediation
• Mentor junior staff
• Contribute to team success and metrics

Skills

Penetration testing

Python

PowerShell

Shell

Ruby

Networking

Security frameworks

Client communication

Travel readiness

Management collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

Coalfire, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is seeking a seasoned penetration tester to advise on security and compliance, lead engagements, and mentor staff. Your role spans scoping, testing, reporting, and delivering high-quality results for diverse clients.

You will work with enterprise environments, apply scripting skills, and collaborate with project teams to meet milestones while maintaining professional client interactions. Occasional travel is required.