Remote Penetration Tester - Web, API & App Security

A-LIGN; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

A-LIGN is seeking a remote penetration tester in the United States to perform external, web app, and API assessments. You will collaborate with clients and teammates in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to identify vulnerabilities and map attack paths.

Responsibilities include executing tests, manually exploiting findings, and delivering clear reports that communicate risk and remediation strategies. A relevant degree or certifications plus 2–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of penetration testing experience with a relevant degree or certifications.
• Experience with Burp Suite, Nmap, scripting languages and web technologies.
• Ability to assess attack paths, write reports and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Execute penetration tests on web apps and APIs, identifying vulnerabilities.
• Manually exploit issues and evaluate potential attack paths.
• Write clear reports detailing risk and remediation steps for clients.

Skills

Penetration testing

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Scripting languages

Web technologies

Job description

A-LIGN is seeking a remote penetration tester in the United States to perform external, web app, and API assessments. You will collaborate with clients and teammates in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to identify vulnerabilities and map attack paths.

Responsibilities include executing tests, manually exploiting findings, and delivering clear reports that communicate risk and remediation strategies. A relevant degree or certifications plus 2–5 years of experience are required.