Remote Pentest Engagement Lead

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & wellness benefi

20 days PTO + 8 floating holiday

Remote work culture

Team off-sites in stunning places (var

Competitive compensation & equity

Job summary

Oneleet is seeking a junior pentester to guide clients through every stage of their penetration testing journey. You will own engagements from scoping through delivery, translating complex security work into clear guidance and ensuring on-time, high-quality results.

You will grow technically while building client relationships, learning how engagements are scoped, managed, and delivered, and seeing real business outcomes from security work.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in pentesting or security assessments.
• Previous client-facing or customer service experience preferred
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with operating systems and command line interfaces
• Basic knowledge of web application technologies and common attack vectors
• Ability to read and understand basic code
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Professional demeanor with excellent client interaction abilities
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management abilities
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping calls with clients to understand requirements, timelines, and target environments
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Manage project schedules and ensure deliverables are completed on time
• Answer client questions regarding testing approach, findings, and remediation guidance
• Coordinate internal resources and communicate project status to stakeholders
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, status updates, and closeout discussions
• Handle engagement logistics including access provisioning, scheduling, and documentation
• Gather and organize pre-engagement information (IP ranges, credentials, rules of engagement)
• Ensure client satisfaction and address concerns promptly and professionally
• Support quality assurance processes to ensure consistent deliverable standards
• Assist pentesters on complex engagements and act as the point contact for escalated technical issues as needed
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and testing methodologies

Skills

Penetration testing

Security assessments

Networking basics

Command line

Code reading

Client communication

Job description

Oneleet is seeking a junior pentester to guide clients through every stage of their penetration testing journey. You will own engagements from scoping through delivery, translating complex security work into clear guidance and ensuring on-time, high-quality results.

You will grow technically while building client relationships, learning how engagements are scoped, managed, and delivered, and seeing real business outcomes from security work.