Penetration Tester: Network, Cloud & App Security

Taylor Corporation; Mankato, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental

Vision

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Penetration Tester to perform comprehensive security testing across network, web, API, cloud, and wireless environments in line with industry standards. This mid-level role requires hands-on experience with Windows and Linux, risk assessment, and the ability to communicate risk and remediation options to stakeholders. Some travel may be required; compensation ranges from $97,000 to $120,000 annually with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on penetration testing in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Windows and Linux, AD, cloud platforms, and scripting.
• Familiarity with recognized testing methodologies (OWASP, NIST, PTES) and secure development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform internal and external network, web app, API, cloud, wireless, and segmentation tests.
• Validate findings with manual testing, identify attack paths, and provide remediation guidance.
• Create detailed reports and executive summaries; maintain testing templates and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on objectives, scope, and rules of engagement; ensure testing stays within approved bounds.
• Stay current on security trends and ensure ethical testing practices.

Skills

Penetration testing

Security risk communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Nmap

Burp Suite Pro

Nessus

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Penetration Tester to perform comprehensive security testing across network, web, API, cloud, and wireless environments in line with industry standards. This mid-level role requires hands-on experience with Windows and Linux, risk assessment, and the ability to communicate risk and remediation options to stakeholders. Some travel may be required; compensation ranges from $97,000 to $120,000 annually with a robust benefits package.