Ethical Hacker (remote)

Packetlabs is hiring a Penetration Tester for expert-level application security testing across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct penetration testing across web applications, mobile applications, thick clients, and APIs .

Perform source code review and whitebox penetration testing to demonstrate real impact from application flaws.

Carry out reverse engineering of mobile and thick client applications.

When applicable, chain weaknesses to other environments, including cloud and on-prem AD infrastructure .

Run SAST and DAST on enterprise , SaaS , and custom in-house applications.

Use security scanners and apply validation/elimination techniques for false positives .

Develop detailed findings documentation, including remediation-focused reports for both technical and executive audiences.

Debrief testing results at both technical and executive levels.

Apply an OWASP-informed approach across Web, API, Mobile, and AI/LLM .

Requirements

Customer-first mentality .

Strong communication skills with clients, project managers, and teammates .

Ability to respond quickly and deliver work on time .

Take pride in the quality of delivered results.

Dig deeper into findings and continue testing until impact is proven .

Comfort working through challenges and obstacles, not avoiding them.

Experience adapting to a consulting-style environment with rapidly changing needs.

Ongoing learning mindset, with awareness of your own skillset and willingness to improve.

Self-motivated and dependable.

Humble team approach; egos are not a fit for Packetlabs.

Solid working knowledge of programming languages including: C, C#, Python, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, SQL , and AngularJS .

Familiarity with web services and data formats including:

XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, AJAX

Understanding of AI/LLM weaknesses and flaws in applications.

Extensive experience using an attack proxy such as Burp Suite .

Professional qualifications (one or more): OSCP, OSWE, BSCP .

OSCP or Burp is mandatory for this organization.

Must be located in Florida .

Minimum experience: 3 years.

Education: graduate of a post-secondary college or university degree program.

Technologies

C, C#, Python, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, SQL, AngularJS

XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, AJAX

Burp Suite, SAST, DAST

OSCP, OSWE, BSCP

OWASP

Benefits

Competitive compensation and growth opportunity

Paid education and professional development reimbursement for certifications and technical growth

Flexible work environment

Paid volunteer day each year

Paid Birthday day off

Paid U.S. public holidays

Fully remote within Texas or Florida

Additional Notes (At-Will Employment)

This position is at-will. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment.

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