Senior Multi-Cloud Security Penetration Tester

Vanguard Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Group is seeking a seasoned Cloud Penetration Tester to lead and execute security assessments across multi-cloud environments and cloud-hosted applications. You will deliver thorough findings to technical teams and leadership, while shaping testing methodologies and best practices.

The role requires extensive hands-on cloud security experience, strong reporting skills, and the ability to communicate complex vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related experience with at least three in information security.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on cloud, web app, and API penetration testing across multiple cloud platforms.
• Experience with Burp Suite, Pacu, RedBoto, CloudBrute, ScoutSuite and Prowler.
• Ability to document vulnerabilities, exploitation scenarios, business impact, and remediation.
• Security certifications such as GIAC or OffSec are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and conduct cloud penetration tests across multi-cloud environments and cloud-hosted apps.
• Perform manual and automated testing to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, IAM weaknesses, and privilege escalation paths.
• Develop detailed assessment reports and present findings to technical teams and leadership.
• Lead reporting and collaborate with IT sub-divisions, partners, and business units to assess technology impact.
• Advance cloud penetration testing methodologies, tooling, automation, standards, and best practices.
• Maintain subject matter expertise and stay current with emerging vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
• Evaluate and onboard new tooling and develop custom tools as needed.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Penetration testing

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Burp Suite

Pacu

Redboto

CloudBrute

ScoutSuite

Prowler

Job description

Vanguard Group is seeking a seasoned Cloud Penetration Tester to lead and execute security assessments across multi-cloud environments and cloud-hosted applications. You will deliver thorough findings to technical teams and leadership, while shaping testing methodologies and best practices.

The role requires extensive hands-on cloud security experience, strong reporting skills, and the ability to communicate complex vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.