Senior Penetration Tester: Impactful Security & Growth

Saliense; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick &

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vestin

Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Bi

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense is seeking an experienced penetration tester to lead testing efforts and strengthen our security posture in a fast-paced environment. You will conduct and oversee tests, identify vulnerabilities, and work with development and security teams to drive remediation.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience, a solid OS and networking foundation, and certifications comparable to OSCP or CEH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Certifications comparable to OSCP or CEH are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or lead penetration tests.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with security teams to remediate findings.

Skills

Penetration testing

OS & Networking knowledge

Vulnerability identification/exploit

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Security

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Saliense is seeking an experienced penetration tester to lead testing efforts and strengthen our security posture in a fast-paced environment. You will conduct and oversee tests, identify vulnerabilities, and work with development and security teams to drive remediation.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience, a solid OS and networking foundation, and certifications comparable to OSCP or CEH.