Senior Penetration Tester

Quzara LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quzara LLC is seeking Senior Penetration Testers to lead advanced security assessments across web apps, APIs, internal networks, and cloud environments. You will plan and perform tests, translate findings into reports, and mentor other testers while supporting client coordination and debriefs.

The role requires extensive Red Team and API testing experience, OSCP+ and a suite of security certifications. Hybrid work in Washington, DC/US is available with potential leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, IT or related field.
• 6+ years of Red Team or penetration testing experience.
• Active OSCP+ certification plus one of PenTest+, CEH, CySa+, GCIH, GCFA or CISSP.
• Expertise with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl, etc.).
• Experience with API-focused penetration testing.
• Proficiency with tools: Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Binwalk.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and execute advanced penetration methods for the team, focusing on Web Applications.
• Assess security of internal networks and underlying infrastructure.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud environments.
• Lead and mentor a team of testers, guiding and sharing expertise.
• Carry out remote and on-site testing to expose security weaknesses.
• Create detailed reports and risk-based recommendations.
• Present findings and risk assessments to management.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of networking, cryptography, web apps, O/S databases.

Skills

Red Team experience

Penetration testing

Scripting languages

API penetration testing

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, IT or related field

OSCP+ certification

PenTest+ or CEH or CySa+ or GCIH or GCFA or CISSP

Tools

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Wireshark

Binwalk

Job description

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FULL TIME Professional Hybrid, Washington, DC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1072

Salary Range: $145,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

Quzara is hiring Penetration Testers across multiple experience levels, with a primary focus on mid-level and senior professionals. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed and placed at the level that best reflects their experience and qualifications.

Pay Type: SALARIED EXEMPT

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC

Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities

The Senior Penetration Tester will lead and execute advanced security assessments across web applications, APIs, internal networks, cloud environments, and client infrastructure. This role is responsible for planning and performing penetration tests and vulnerability assessments, simulating real-world attack scenarios, identifying security weaknesses, and translating findings into clear reports, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations for technical and leadership audiences. The Senior Penetration Tester will also support client coordination, report delivery, and debriefs while mentoring penetration testing team members and maintaining advanced expertise in security tools, scripting, networking, web application security, and emerging offensive security techniques.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Plan, create, and execute advanced penetration methods, scripts, and tests for the team, with a focus on Web Applications
• Assess and test the security of internal networks and underlying application infrastructure.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and applications
• Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers, providing guidance and sharing expertise
• Carry out remote and on-site testing of client networks and infrastructure to expose security weaknesses
• Simulate security breaches to assess a system's relative security
• Create detailed reports and recommendations based on findings, including uncovered security issues and associated risk levels
• Present findings, risk assessments, and conclusions to management and other relevant parties
• Maintain advanced knowledge of networking, cryptography, reverse engineering, web applications, operating systems databases
• Provide strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey assessment results and potential weaknesses
• Assist in penetration testing intake, coordination with client teams for scheduling and delivery of reports/debriefs.

Marginal Functions of the Job

• Other duties as assigned

Normal Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. If your role falls within our Security Operations Center, you will be assigned a specific shift. As a result, your working schedule may require flexibility to cover any shift that falls within a 24/7 cycle, it may also change and rotate, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

• Required bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, IT or a related field.
• Required: A fundamental understanding and experience with business/application logic vulnerabilities.
• Required: 6 years minimum work experience directly related to Red Team assessments, and/or penetration testing (intranet, internet, web, wireless, social engineering), with a focus on Web Application testing. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Required: Must have an active OSCP+ certification in addition to one of the following:
  • CompTia PenTest+
  • CEH
  • CompTia CySa+
  • GCIH
  • GCFA
  • CISSP
• Expertise with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl, etc)
• Expertise with API focused penetration testing.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools (Kali Linux, Binwalk, BurpSuite, Wireshark, etc)

Nice To Have:

• Certification focuses on Web Application penetration testing.
  • i.e. eWPT, BSCP, etc
• Relevant security research.
  • Accredited CVEs, research papers or contributions to the cyber security sphere.

EEO Statement

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.