Pen Tester

Pen Tester

Overview
A growing organization is seeking a Pen Tester to identify vulnerabilities and simulate real-world attacks across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.


This role will play a critical part in improving security posture by proactively identifying risks and validating security controls.



Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud environments
  
  
• Perform adversary emulation exercises based on real-world attack scenarios
  
  
• Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities to assess risk and impact
  
  
• Test identity, access control, and privilege escalation scenarios
  
  
• Evaluate security controls, logging, and detection capabilities
  
  
• Document findings and provide actionable remediation recommendations
  
  
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in penetration testing or offensive security
  
  
• Experience testing applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments
  
  
• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit , etc.
  
  
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
  
  
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts
  
  
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  
  
• Experience with containers, Kubernetes, or modern infrastructure
  
  
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.)
  
  
• Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.)
  
  
• Relevant certifications (OSCP, CEH, GPEN, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 annually
  
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional security environment
  
  
• Hands-on technical role with high impact
  
  
• Fast-paced, evolving threat landscape

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.


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