Remote Internal Penetration Tester: Hands-on Security

Piper Companies

United States

Remote

USD 175,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits
401K
PTO
Sick Leave
Holidays

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an Internal Penetration Tester to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in enterprise environments. This remote role involves manual testing, tool customization, and collaboration with teams to enhance security. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in penetration testing, strong skills in Windows and Linux, including scripting in Python and PowerShell. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $175,000 to $210,000 alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in internal penetration testing or offensive security.
  • Ability to customize and configure tools for unique testing scenarios.
  • Excellent technical writing and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct internal penetration tests across Windows and Linux environments.
  • Perform manual, hands-on testing to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Deliver clear, technically sound reports to stakeholders.
  • Script automation and exploit development using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Skills

Penetration testing
Windows operating systems
Linux operating systems
Technical writing
Client communication
Scripting with Python
Scripting with PowerShell
Scripting with Bash
Offensive security
AD analysis

Education

Relevant certifications (OSCP, CRTP, PNPT, CEH)

Tools

BloodHound
Mimikatz
Metasploit
Cobalt Strike

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an Internal Penetration Tester to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in enterprise environments. This remote role involves manual testing, tool customization, and collaboration with teams to enhance security. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in penetration testing, strong skills in Windows and Linux, including scripting in Python and PowerShell. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $175,000 to $210,000 alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.
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