Remote Lead Ethical Hacker (Penetration Testing)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training budget

Health benefits

Career growth

Tools access

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester for a fully remote role in the United States. You will plan and execute complex tests across networks, web apps, mobile, and cloud, driving security improvements for a diverse client base.

You will mentor junior testers, stay current with attack vectors, and deliver clear reports to technical and non-technical audiences. A strong background in offensive security and certifications is highly valued, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Proven exploitation and red-teaming expertise.
• Experience working with remote teams and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests across networks, web apps, mobile, and cloud.
• Develop exploit techniques and custom tools to identify critical vulnerabilities.
• Lead a team of testers and mentor juniors.
• Document findings with prioritized remediation recommendations.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Offensive security

Penetration testing

Team leadership

Python / Bash scripting

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester for a fully remote role in the United States. You will plan and execute complex tests across networks, web apps, mobile, and cloud, driving security improvements for a diverse client base.

You will mentor junior testers, stay current with attack vectors, and deliver clear reports to technical and non-technical audiences. A strong background in offensive security and certifications is highly valued, with competitive compensation.