Rhymetec · 11 hours ago
Lead Penetration Tester
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRhymetec is an industry leader in the MSSP cybersecurity space, seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to lead and execute penetration testing engagements for MSSP customers. In this client-facing role, you will serve as an escalation point for other penetration testers and ensure high-quality deliverables across the team.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute penetration tests primarily across web applications, external APIs, and networks, performing manual testing, exploitation, and validation beyond automated scanning
Serve as the primary escalation point for other penetration testers to unblock investigations, validate exploitation paths, and review findings for accuracy and consistency
Conduct scoping calls with customers, confirm rules of engagement, and manage the pentest lifecycle
Present findings to engineering teams and executive stakeholders, translating technical issues into remediation priorities
Contribute to internal offensive security tooling, playbooks, templates, and scripts
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of verifiable experience as a professional penetration tester in a full-time role
Must have direct experience in pentesting web applications, external web API's, and networks
Experience in one or more of the following categories: Mobile Applications, Cloud Infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP), GenAI/ML, Desktop (Thick Client) Applications, Vishing/Phishing, Secure Code Reviews
Strong exploitation and validation skills with technical abilities above verifying scan results
Ability to produce clear and precise penetration test reports with reproducible steps and screenshots of evidence to provide practical remediation guidance effectively with customers
Ability to mentor and uplift other Offensive Security team members through technical guidance, review, and structured feedback
Must be currently based in the United States
Benefits
Supportive leadership and a clear growth path
100% of employee medical premiums are covered by the employer and discounted family insurance options
Dental and Vision Benefits
PTO and Sick Time + 11 paid Holidays
401K retirement option with company match
Company-paid Life Insurance
Annual Subscription to TalkSpace (online counseling & therapy service)
Company
Rhymetec
A leader in cloud security services, offering cyber security, compliance and privacy solutions to effortlessly protect customer data.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Rende
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-01
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