Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

Experis (Austria); New York (NY); Remote; USD 80.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Experis is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join our Cybersecurity team. You will plan and execute tests across web apps, APIs, networks, and cloud infra, combining manual exploitation with automated scanning and AI-driven workflows.

You will work remotely (EST hours) with a focus on precise findings, clear remediation guidance, and reporting to technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3+ years of direct experience performing penetration testing / red teaming / ethical hacking in an active corporate environment.
• Plan and execute penetration test and red team engagements, including comfort operating in terminal environments.
• Working knowledge of common networking protocols (HTTP, DNS, SMB, etc.) and familiarity with both Windows and Linux systems.
• Proficiency with cross-platform scripting languages such as Python or Golang, and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, and the Kali Linux toolset.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute penetration tests across web applications, APIs, mobile apps, networks, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), and internal systems.
• Perform manual exploitation and vulnerability validation to eliminate false positives and uncover logic flaws automated tools may miss.
• Design, configure, and run automated vulnerability scanning pipelines to improve coverage and consistency across engagements.
• Build and deploy AI-agent-driven testing workflows to accelerate reconnaissance, fuzzing, exploit chaining, and report generation.
• Conduct red team engagements simulating advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), while tracking and documenting activities.

Kenntnisse

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Python

PowerShell

Golang

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Wireshark

Cobalt Strike

BloodHound

Kali Linux

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is seeking a Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join their team. As a Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker, you will be part of the Cybersecurity foundation supporting global information security capability effectiveness across business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to precision, the ability to think like a threat actor, and the drive to communicate findings clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.

Job Title:

Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

Location:

Remote (EST hours)

Pay Range:

$ 70/hr w2 (This position is open to W-2 candidates only)

What's the Job?

• Plan and execute penetration tests across web applications, APIs, mobile apps, networks, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), and internal systems.
• Perform manual exploitation and vulnerability validation to eliminate false positives and uncover logic flaws automated tools may miss.
• Design, configure, and run automated vulnerability scanning pipelines to improve coverage and consistency across engagements.
• Build and deploy AI-agent-driven testing workflows to accelerate reconnaissance, fuzzing, exploit chaining, and report generation.
• Conduct red team engagements simulating advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), while tracking and documenting activities.

What's Needed?

• Minimum 3+ years of direct experience performing penetration testing / red teaming/ ethical hacking in an active corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute penetration test and red team engagements, including comfort operating in terminal environments.
• Working knowledge of common networking protocols (HTTP, DNS, SMB, etc.) and familiarity with both Windows and Linux systems.
• Proficiency with cross-platform scripting languages such as Python or Golang, and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, and the Kali Linux toolset.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to drive real security value by improving the effectiveness of information security capabilities across business units.
• Work on advanced testing approaches that combine manual exploitation with automated scanning and AI-agent-driven workflows.
• Engage in threat-informed testing by analyzing cyber threat intelligence for actionable takeaways.
• Develop executive-ready and client-ready documentation through executive summaries and in-depth technical reporting.
• Collaborate with teams by translating testing objectives and findings into plain English and actionable remediation guidance.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.