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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # REMOTE- Senior Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Specialist - **Company:** Digitive LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Private Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Linux, Fat Client, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Microsoft Security Essentials, Nmap, Red Team (Cyber Security), Web Application Security, SQL Injection, Wireshark, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Metasploit, Purple Team (Cyber Security), Blue Team (Cyber Security) - **Published:** June 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/18a41fed-49a4-40a5-9ca0-bdd5b30baa50 ## About the Role Core Technical Skills * Proven experience in: + Multi-vector penetration testing (Network, Web, Cloud, Mobile, Wireless, Physical) + Red teaming and adversary emulation + Exploit execution and vulnerability validation * Strong understanding of: + MITRE ATT&CK framework + Modern attack techniques and threat actor TTPs, + Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit (or similar toolsets) * Experience with: + Web application security tools + Network and protocol analysis tools __________________________________________________ Automation & Scripting * Strong development experience in: + Python + Linux environments * Ability to build: + Custom scripts, payloads, and automation frameworks __________________________________________________ Complementary Experience (Preferred) * Exposure to: + Investigations and compromise assessments + Threat Intelligence and IOC analysis * Experience participating in: + Red Team vs Blue Team or Purple Team exercises, * Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) * Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) * GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) * Other advanced Red Team or exploit development certifications are a plus ## Description Seeking an experienced Penetration Testing and Offensive Security Specialist to lead and execute advanced adversarial simulations across enterprise environments. The role focuses on identifying exploitable weaknesses across network, application, cloud, human, and physical layers, emulating real-world attacker techniques. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in multi-vector penetration testing, red teaming, exploit development, and adversarial simulation, with the ability to provide actionable remediation insights to strengthen enterprise security posture., 1. Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations * Conduct end-to-end penetration testing engagements, including: + Internal network assessments + External perimeter testing + Web application and API security testing + Cloud and container security testing + Mobile (iOS) and thick client application assessments + Wireless infrastructure testing * Execute advanced attack simulations to emulate real-world adversary tactics, * Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities using techniques such as: + SQL Injection + Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) + Privilege Escalation + Credential harvesting and manipulation * Perform: + Vulnerability chaining and lateral movement simulations + Post-exploitation persistence and privilege escalation * Provide risk-rated findings with clear remediation guidance, * Develop and maintain: + Custom exploitation scripts and toolkits + Automation workflows for reconnaissance and exploitation * Leverage: + Python scripting and Linux toolchains + AI/GenAI-assisted tooling for attack simulation and reconnaissance, * Collaborate with defensive teams to: + Validate detection and response capabilities + Simulate attack scenarios and measure control effectiveness * Support: + Breach simulations + Ransomware scenario testing ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Let’s write an exploit using AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1004-let-s-write-an-exploit-using-ai) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)