Senior Security Consultant (Network Penetration Tester)

NetSPI; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant (Network Penetration Tester) to perform various penetration tests and collaborate on remediation strategies with clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of penetration testing experience, including knowledge of offensive toolkits. Strong communication skills and the ability to innovate in testing methodologies are essential. This role involves some travel and a focus on delivering high-quality security services.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing including network, web, or mobile application testing.
• Experience with offensive toolkits for penetration testing.
• Up to 25% travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform external, internal, and wireless network penetration tests.
• Create and deliver penetration test reports to clients.
• Collaborate with clients on remediation strategies.

Skills

Network Penetration Testing

Communication Skills

Offensive Toolkits

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Windows Administration

Job description

Senior Security Consultant (Network Penetration Tester)

Join to apply for the Senior Security Consultant (Network Penetration Tester) role at NetSPI.

NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world‑class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI platform streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep‑dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since 2001.

NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer‑first mindset to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated technical depth and breadth in Network Penetration Testing as well as the soft skills to effectively communicate with executive and technical teams. In this role, you'll have the ability to work alongside a world‑class team using top‑tier custom tools. Applicants are expected to leverage strong problem‑solving skills, as well as lead, collaborate, and innovate to deliver high‑quality exercises and exceptional experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform external, internal, and wireless network penetration tests
• Create and deliver penetration test reports to clients
• Collaborate with clients to create remediation strategies that will help improve their security posture
• Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services
• Participate in the ongoing development/enhancement of NetSPI services and processes, as well as thought leadership (via blogs, presentations, white papers, webinars, podcast, vlogs and tweets)
• Provide pre‑sales support by assisting with scoping prospective engagements
• Act as a resource for internal team members as it relates to in‑depth technical questions or best practices
• Responsible for QA activities in assigned service lines
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 3‑5 years of experience in penetration testing, including network, web or mobile application testing
• Experience with offensive toolkits used for network and application penetration testing
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows administration
• Up to 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#
• GXPN, GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, GWAPT or similar certifications

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.