Senior Ethical Hacker | Penetration Tester & Defender

Academyprometheus; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Academyprometheus is seeking an experienced Ethical Hacker / Cybersecurity Specialist to identify vulnerabilities across web apps, APIs, networks, and systems. You will conduct authorized tests, document findings, and guide remediation with clear risk ratings and actionable fixes.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in cybersecurity, familiarity with OWASP Top 10, and strong reporting skills. Certifications like OSCP/CEH are nice-to-have; cloud security experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or penetration testing.
• Strong ability to communicate technical vulnerabilities clearly.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Strong ethical standards and respect for authorized testing boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct authorized penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, networks, and systems.
• Perform security testing and document findings.
• Assess authentication, authorization, access controls, and common application vulnerabilities.
• Prepare professional security reports with risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
• Work with developers to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Stay up to date with current cybersecurity threats and defensive practices.

Job description

Academyprometheus is seeking an experienced Ethical Hacker / Cybersecurity Specialist to identify vulnerabilities across web apps, APIs, networks, and systems. You will conduct authorized tests, document findings, and guide remediation with clear risk ratings and actionable fixes.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in cybersecurity, familiarity with OWASP Top 10, and strong reporting skills. Certifications like OSCP/CEH are nice-to-have; cloud security experience is a bonus.