Remote Senior Penetration Tester - Offensive Security

Palo Alto Networks; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team to assess and challenge client security postures across cloud, network, and web environments. You will leverage advanced tools, deliver actionable recommendations, and communicate findings to technical and executive audiences while supporting business security initiatives.

Travel will be required as needed. Join world‑class researchers and defenders in a role that combines hands-on testing with strategic guidance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in information security, with a focus on penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Expertise with security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and BloodHound.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming with languages like Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network, web application, cloud, mobile).
• Deliver assessments using Palo Alto Networks Frontier AI Defense test harnesses and platforms using the latest frontier models.
• Develop custom scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and enhance offensive security engagements and internal processes.
• Proactively engage with clients, clearly articulating testing approaches and methodologies to both technical and executive audiences.
• Generate detailed reports that communicate test results, identified risks, and concrete remediation recommendations to clients.
• Proactively collaborate with internal teams and clients, exchanging information to ensure alignment and accomplish shared security objectives.
• Assist in scoping new opportunities and developing internal infrastructure for offensive security research and development.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Scripting languages

Cloud security

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite Pro

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

BloodHound

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team to assess and challenge client security postures across cloud, network, and web environments. You will leverage advanced tools, deliver actionable recommendations, and communicate findings to technical and executive audiences while supporting business security initiatives.

Travel will be required as needed. Join world‑class researchers and defenders in a role that combines hands-on testing with strategic guidance to