Senior Web App Penetration Tester-Remote, Clearance Eligible

SIXGEN; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer contribution

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible remote work policies

Flexible PTO

Job summary

SIXGEN is seeking a Senior Web Application Penetration Tester to join the cyber operations team. The role emphasizes in-depth assessments beyond automated scans, testing web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and supporting infrastructure using custom tools and advanced exploitation methods.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, familiarity with cloud/post-exploitation, and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Remote work with up to 10% travel is offered, with competitive rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in web application pentesting or offensive cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience performing manual web app security assessments.
• Knowledge of modern web vulnerabilities, attack methods, and exploitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing of web applications, APIs, mobile apps, databases, and client-side tech.
• Perform enumeration, vulnerability research, and exploitation activities.
• Identify, validate, and assess vulnerabilities across complex environments.

Skills

Web pentesting

Manual testing

Vulnerability research

Exploitation techniques

Network mapping

Report writing

Tools

Burp Suite

Nessus

Wireshark

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

SIXGEN is seeking a Senior Web Application Penetration Tester to join the cyber operations team. The role emphasizes in-depth assessments beyond automated scans, testing web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and supporting infrastructure using custom tools and advanced exploitation methods.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, familiarity with cloud/post-exploitation, and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Remote work with up to 10% travel is offered, with competitive rewards and benefits.