Remote Offensive Security Penetration Tester

Gulf Coast Automation Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentFish is seeking an Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Tester for a remote-friendly, full-time role in the United States. You will lead deep manual assessments, craft proof-of-concept tooling, and deliver remediation-focused findings to clients across diverse environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on pentesting experience, strong domain depth (network/AD/web/cloud), and solid scripting skills. Remote work model with a competitive 130K–150K base plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, offensive security consulting, or red team operations.
• Depth in at least one major domain (network, Active Directory, web/API, cloud, or red teaming).
• A skills-based certification or equivalent practical proof of ability.
• Proficient with common industry tools and C2 frameworks.
• Scripting or coding ability useful for automation, tooling, or exploitation.
• Working knowledge of PTES, OWASP, MITRE Telecommunication/CK, and related references.
• Strong client-facing communication and ability to deliver with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead manual penetration tests across network, web/API, cloud, wireless, thick client, and enterprise environments.
• Execute objective-based red team and adversary simulations when in scope.
• Develop custom proof-of-concept exploits, scripts, and tradecraft when existing tools are not enough.
• Produce clear reports with attack narratives, evidence, business impact, and prioritized remediation guidance.
• Contribute to methodology, tooling, lab work, research, and deliverables.
• Participate in project kickoff and report delivery meetings.
• Mentor by example through sound judgment, clean execution, and professional communication.
• Support clients through remediation: answer follow-up questions, validate fixes, and help their teams understand not just what was found, but why it matters.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team

Cloud security

Active Directory

Scripting

PTES/OWASP/MITRE

Client-facing

Tools

C2 frameworks

Job description

TalentFish is seeking an Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Tester for a remote-friendly, full-time role in the United States. You will lead deep manual assessments, craft proof-of-concept tooling, and deliver remediation-focused findings to clients across diverse environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on pentesting experience, strong domain depth (network/AD/web/cloud), and solid scripting skills. Remote work model with a competitive 130K–150K base plus bonus potential.