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# Penetration Testers

- **Company:** After School Matters, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Black-Box Testing, Burp Suite, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, White-Box Testing, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Web Applications, Scripting, Metasploit, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://testpros.applytojob.com/apply/YyqqwR9LpU/Penetration-Tester-Part-Time-Remote?source=GS

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing
 * Desired certifications - Security+, CEH, GPEN, OSCP, AWS, or equivalent
 * Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and "industry best practices" for penetration testing
 * Understanding of all aspects of Penetration Testing with an emphasis on white box testing, black box testing, internal networks, external networks, web applications, and application/code review
 * Understanding of Pen Test methods such as Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), FedRAMP Penetration Test Guide, NIST, etc.
 * Proficient with the command line interface of multiple operating systems - Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.
 * Solid understanding of manual scripting and scripting languages- ex. Python, Bash, PowerShell, C/C++, etc.
 * Proficient with using commercial and open source penetration testing tools - ex. Metasploit, Nikto, SQLMAP, Responder, Nessus, Netcat, Burp Suite, etc.
 * Conduct and document vulnerability scans and penetration testing on web-based applications and their underlying hosts
 * Proven ability to perform computer network vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
 * Understanding of risk planning and mitigation strategies
 * Ability to prepare and present documents and briefing materials
 * Advise on new threats to the technologies and environment and provide mitigation steps when applicable
 * Provide security guidance on design, deployment, and architecture of web-based and cloud hosted applications.
 * Participate in technical discussions and collaborate with team members
 * Exceptional communication skills - both orally and written
 * Strong customer service skills
 * Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once, while still paying attention to detail
 * A strong work ethic and self-starter attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
 * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience and advance

## Description

This role is responsible for the successful delivery of penetration testing in both classic hosted and also in cloud hosted environments. In this role, the selected candidate will work with our client's product development teams to plan for, execute, and report on the results of penetration testing. You must be delivery and efficiency focused, with the ability to manage all aspects of a consulting project to include requirements analysis, bid and proposal development, resource planning, process improvement, and customer relationship management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where personal responsibility and open, direct, respectful communications are highly valued.
Responsibilities:

 * Conduct complete penetration tests, report on results, and provide improvement recommendations
 * Ensure customer satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality consulting services across a portfolio of commercial and federal government projects
 * Ability to elicit and understand customer requirements and covert those requirements into a technical services solution
 * Ability to accurately estimate time and cost for each project
 * Foster an environment of continuous learning, innovation and excellence
 * Work closely with development teams, product managers, and customer success teams to ensure successful delivery of consulting services or product implementation projects and remove roadblocks
 * Develop, review and approve formal statements of work, change requests, and proposals
 * Formulate timely reports and documentation to track progress
 * Effectively collaborate with peers and company leadership to accomplish team, corporate and client objectives
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