Penetration Tester

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking a Penetration Tester.Position Overview:Our client is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester with strong experience performing both network and web application security assessments in a client-facing consulting environment. This individual should be a hands-on practitioner who can independently execute testing engagements and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

• Perform network penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• Conduct web application penetration testing against modern applications and APIs
• Execute social engineering assessments, including phishing campaigns and physical security testing
• Identify, exploit, and validate security vulnerabilities
• Develop detailed technical reports and present findings to clients
• Collaborate with client teams to explain risk, remediation recommendations, and best practices

Skills

• Proven experience performing network and web application penetration testing
• Experience working directly with clients in a consulting or professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of offensive security methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Ability to independently scope, execute, and document security assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Certifications:

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• eWPT (eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester)
• Other practical, hands-on penetration testing certifications demonstrating real-world exploitation experience

Preferred experience with:

• Nessus
• Burp Suite

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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