Senior Cyber Defense Penetration Tester – Lead Assessments

ACCsurance, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Cyber Defense Senior Associate – Penetration Tester to lead technical assessments and manage client engagements. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a degree in Information Technology, and relevant technical certifications. Responsibilities include conducting penetration tests, developing recommendations, and supervising other team members within a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95K to $115K plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related cybersecurity experience in a consulting practice.
• One or more technical certifications required: OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, GPEN.
• Experience with commercial and open-source security testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical cybersecurity assessments including penetration testing.
• Conduct control assessments in compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and present tailored recommendations to clients.

Skills

Technical cybersecurity assessments

Network penetration testing

Client engagement management

Communication skills

Security frameworks knowledge

Vulnerability scanning

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Kali Linux

Nessus

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Wireshark

Job description

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Cyber Defense Senior Associate – Penetration Tester to lead technical assessments and manage client engagements. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a degree in Information Technology, and relevant technical certifications. Responsibilities include conducting penetration tests, developing recommendations, and supervising other team members within a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95K to $115K plus bonus.