Rapid7 · 3 hours ago
Security Analyst, Penetration Testing
Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expRapid7 is dedicated to creating a secure digital world for its customers and communities. As a Penetration Testing Analyst, you will be responsible for performing technical testing and delivering tactical reports to clients while helping them improve their security posture.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareNetwork SecurityRisk Management
Responsibilities
Perform technical testing against a variety of targets, including network penetration testing (internal, external, and wireless), web application and API testing, and social engineering (on-premise and electronic)
Consistently produce high-quality reports and peer-review colleagues' work for errors and inaccuracies
Help develop and create Executive Briefings
Deliver timely reports to clients and external stakeholders
Translate technical concepts and convey them to non-security personnel
Be capable of learning in a fast-paced environment and taking on solo engagements
Participate in industry conferences and professional organizations
Qualification
Required
3+ years in an active technical security role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous technical security consulting experience
Knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods
Strong knowledge of network, web-based application, and IEEE 802.11 security concepts
Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite
Experience using interpreted languages (Ruby, Python, PHP, etc.) and knowledge of compiled languages (Java, C, C++, Assembly, etc.)
Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS or a related field, or equivalent experience
Certifications such as GPEN, CPTS, or OSCP
The ability to ask for help
Company
Rapid7
Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations detect and respond to security threats effectively.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350.5MKey Investors
Bain Capital Ventures
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity
2023-09-07Grant· $1.5M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $260M
Leadership Team
Corey Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Raj Samani
SVP, Chief Scientist
Recent News
2025-12-10
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