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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate, Compliance Security Penetration Tester - **Company:** Coalfire Systems - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $64,000.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Cipher, Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Reverse Engineering, Web Applications, Scripting, Network Server - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59460729-associate-compliance-security-penetration-tester ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience * 3+ years' experience in information security with Web Application and Network penetration testing experience * Experience working with enterprise environments * Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Shell, or Ruby * Experience with one or more IT security compliance frameworks, such as PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FEDRAMP, or HITRUST * One to three (1-3) years of experience in an IT Security Audit and/or Compliance role * Experience interacting with management in a consultative manner * Strong IT understanding with respect to networks, servers, workstations, and applications * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Ability to travel up to 20%, * Deep experience engaging clientele in consulting-related environments * Experience leading penetration team engagements * Reverse engineering malware, data obfuscators, or ciphers * An aptitude for technical writing, including assessment reports, presentations, and operating procedures * Strong understanding of security principles, policies, and industry best practices * Experience working with C and various compiler toolchains * Community contributions or participation including * CTF, Hack-the-box, or cyber-defense competitions * Speaking or presentations * Public security research The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs. ## Description * Advises clients on technical security or compliance activities * Manages priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets. * Operates with professionalism both internally and with clients. * Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time. * Continues to develop professional skills with relevant industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area. * Collaborates with project managers, quality management, sales, and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables. * Develop processes, procedures, and methodologies to enhance testing processes and experience * Assist with report generation and quality assurance processes * Develop client relationships * Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, leading engagements from initial stages through implementation and remediation * Manage project escalations of current testing being conducted * Mentor and develop less experienced staff * Contribute to the Penetration Testing Team overall success by managing your team to meet various business objectives and metrics ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [JavaScript? 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