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Penetration Tester - remote US, frelance (freelance)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$50/hr - $85/hr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Conduct formal vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of networks, systems, web-based applications, and other information systems regularly.
Execute assigned vulnerability assessments and penetration tests independently and complete directives thoroughly and on time.
Perform testing using defined methodologies and a combination of automated and manual tools.
Demonstrate critical thinking and creative analysis in executing tests, distilling results, eliminating false positives, and providing actionable recommendations for mitigation.
Create and deliver reports that capture, explain, and communicate the results of assessments and tests to varying technical and business audiences.
Perform tests as an individual or as part of a testing team.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of recent demonstrable experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of various environments (e.g., pen tester, red team tester, vulnerability assessor).
5+ years of experience with penetration testing tools (e.g., Nessus, Nexpose, Metasploit, nmap, BurpSuite, Kismet, Nipper, Wireshark, and Kali).
5+ years of experience analyzing test results and writing assessment and test reports.
2+ years of recent experience executing vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
3+ years of experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting networks and application platforms.
2+ years of recent technical consulting project delivery experience.
Excellent time management, written documentation, and oral presentation skills.
Incumbent must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Preferred
Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures.
Knowledge of databases, applications, and web server design and implementation.
Familiarity with security and IT standards, such as ISO, NIST, OWASP, ITIL, and COBIT.
Knowledge of the National Vulnerability Database (NVDB).
Expertise in security configuration and testing of common infrastructure, networks, systems, and application platforms.
Experience assessing and testing network devices, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
Goal-oriented penetration testing experience as a member of an attack team is a plus.
Security or testing certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, CISM) are a plus.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
Weekly pay with direct deposit
Consultant care support
Free training to upgrade your skills
Dedicated career partner to help you achieve your goals
Company
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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