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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Pen Tester Consultant (1099) - **Company:** Lumifi Cyber, Inc. - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Open Source Intelligence, Red Team (Cyber Security), Scripting, GWAPT, Information Technology, Purple Team (Cyber Security) - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f11540576871e471 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Security system vulnerability testing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience. * 4+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, including: + Network and web application penetration testing + Social engineering (email, phone, physical) + Exploit development or tool customization + Strong understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures. * Experience with red, blue, or purple team exercises. * Willingness to travel for on-site assessments as needed - less than 10% travel * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal skills * Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technical landscape. * Proven ability to problem-solve and think critically in a fast-paced environment. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer and must be able to pass a background check. ## Description We are seaking a consultant Penetration Tester where you'll be a critical part of our security team, tasked with proactively identifying vulnerabilities across our customers' entire technology stack to secure their systems and protect their assets. This is a role for a self-starter who excels at simulating real-world threats, doesn't give up at the first sign of failure, and is able to clearly relay testing results to technical and non-technical audiences. Key Roles & Responsibilities * Deliver application, network, systems, and infrastructure penetration tests for customers * Prepare high quality reports detailing security issues, making recommendations, and identifying solutions, contribute to presentations and discussions with customers around testing performed, key results, recommendations, and the next steps * Conduct reconnaissance and gather open-source intelligence * Safely deploy offensive tools and techniques against authorized targets * Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance red team capabilities * Communicate findings and strategies to technical and executive stakeholders * Provide risk-based recommendations and support defensive teams in improving detection and response * Build and promote strong, long-lasting relationships with a diverse range of customers, and identify and explore opportunities within existing and new customers * Ensure that KPIs around client expectation management, delivery deadlines, quality of work and deliverables etc are met, including conducting quality management * Share knowledge and support Professional Services team members to up/cross skill in hard and soft skills * Assist with innovation, and practice improvement activities, under supervision Preferred Skills: * Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, GXPN. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [JavaScript? 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