Senior Penetration Tester

Chaoticgoodinfosec; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 134,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm based in Austin, Texas, is hiring a Chief Hacking Officer. This role focuses on delivering full-scale assessments and requires expertise in penetration testing. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in security assessments and possess relevant cybersecurity certifications. The position offers flexibility and is part of a rapidly growing team.

Benefits

Training reimbursement for certifications

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in penetration testing required.
• Expertise with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, etc.).
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on customer systems.
• Write detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate to implement security measures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Reporting

Education

Cybersecurity Certifications (KLCP, OSCP, etc.)

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

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Chief Hacking Officer @ Chaotic Good Information Security

Role:

Location:Remote - US

Overview:

Chaotic Good Information Security (CGIS) is seeking talented and driven Senior Penetration Testing Consultants to join our specialized team! We're an Austin, Texas based offensive security-focused firm, committed to delivering world class white-glove professional services. We assist companies looking for significant maturity shifts, necessitating quick responses and complex problem-solving. Ideal candidates for this role have significant experience delivering full scope assessments and a proven history of it. As a boutique consultancy, we offer significant flexibility in this role. We are currently experiencing significant growth and are looking to build the core of a highly technical, world class, and hacker-driven professional services team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing on a dynamic range of customer systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and assess security risks.
• Write detailed reports outlining testing procedures, findings, and recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement security measures and best practices.
• Stay current on the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and techniques.
• Assist with security incident response and remediation efforts as needed.
• United States based, we do not offer Visa Sponsorships at this time.
• 5 years of experience in planning, conducting, and delivering web application or internal network penetration tests.
• At least 1 of the following:
• KLCP, OSCP, OSWP, OSEP, OSCE, OSWA, OSWE, or equivalent certifications.
• Expertise with modern cybersecurity risk frameworks (NIST, BSIMM, MITRE, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with common penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, PDTM, Nmap, Masscan, Impacket-Scripts, Certipy, NetExec, and tools typically found on a base Kali installation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous consulting experience at a services-oriented consultancy.
• Previous experience in CTF competitions or Hack The Box challenges.
• Active engagement on Bugcrowd, HackerOne, Intigriti, or other bug bounty and responsible disclosure programs.
• Previous conference speaking experience (OWASP/BSides/Defcon/Blackhat/etc.).
• Software development, scripting, and payload writing experience.
• Commitment to professional development and active mentorship.
• Access to a wide variety of cybersecurity problems across numerous domains.
• Training reimbursement for role relevant certifications.

Chaotic Good Information Security LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We adhere to all applicable laws regarding the prohibition of asking candidates about their criminal backgrounds.

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  Mid-Senior level

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