Remote Internal Pen Tester - Cloud & AD Security

A-LIGN External; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Competitive Bonus Structure

Generous Paid Time Off

Certification Reimbursement

Employer Paid Life Insurance and STD

Job summary

Pathfynder by A-LIGN seeks an Internal Penetration Tester to conduct internal network and cloud-based SaaS security testing. You will identify and exploit vulnerabilities, document evidence, and provide remediation guidance for client engagements.

You will report to the Director of Internal Offensive Operations and work with a fast-paced, remote-friendly security team to improve tool use, testing methods, and knowledge sharing. A strong background in offensive security is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on offensive security experience, including internal network and cloud testing.
• Experience applying current tactics, techniques, and procedures related to EDR bypass, lateral movement, and privilege escalation.
• Preferred red team or purple team penetration testing experience.
• Preferred wireless penetration testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal network and cloud-based SaaS penetration testing engagements.
• Identify, validate, and manually exploit vulnerabilities using public exploits, custom-developed exploits, or a combination of techniques.
• Evaluate findings in context, explore realistic attack paths, and accurately assess business and technical risk.
• Deliver clear, accurate, client-ready reports that explain findings, evidence, and actionable remediation guidance.
• Communicate technical issues, testing results, and remediation recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Maintain project quality and timelines while executing assigned engagements with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with the offensive security team to evaluate industry tools, improve delivery methods, and share technical knowledge.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the continued development of team capabilities.

Skills

Offensive security

AD attack paths

Lateral movement

Privilege escalation

Communication skills

Client-facing reporting

Education

Degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Nmap

BloodHound

Impacket

Metasploit

Wireshark

Nessus

Job description

Pathfynder by A-LIGN seeks an Internal Penetration Tester to conduct internal network and cloud-based SaaS security testing. You will identify and exploit vulnerabilities, document evidence, and provide remediation guidance for client engagements.

You will report to the Director of Internal Offensive Operations and work with a fast-paced, remote-friendly security team to improve tool use, testing methods, and knowledge sharing. A strong background in offensive security is required.