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CyberForce Global · 6 hours ago

Junior Penetration Tester

CyberForce Global is an innovative cybersecurity startup specializing in Attack Surface Management and automated offensive security. They are seeking a Junior Pentester to support offensive security operations and contribute to improving platform accuracy and customer outcomes.

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Hiring Manager
Emmy Signal
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Responsibilities

Analyse security data, validate findings, and help reduce false positives
Support offensive security assessments, including:
Penetration testing
Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART)
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
Work closely with senior team members during testing engagements and research activities
Create basic offensive scripts, tooling, and proof-of-concepts under guidance, and help turn learnings into repeatable playbooks
Analyse attack results and clearly communicate findings to internal teams and customers
Assist in building and validating attack paths, including:
Reconnaissance
Credential testing
Lateral movement
Basic cloud security scenarios
Support the U.S. pre-sales team with technical inputs, proofs of concept, and demos
Collaborate with R&D and security researchers to continuously improve attack simulations and platform accuracy
Actively learn and apply the company’s offensive security methodologies, adversary behaviour frameworks, and tooling

Qualification

VAPT / penetration testingWeb application securityNetwork security fundamentalsScripting knowledgeCloud security fundamentalsEntry-level certificationsEnthusiasticMotivatedCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in VAPT / penetration testing
or proven bug bounty experience with real-world reports and valid findings
Strong understanding of web application security, including OWASP Top 10
Solid grasp of basic network security and cybersecurity fundamentals
Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly and professionally
Enthusiastic, curious, and motivated to grow within a fast-paced startup environment
Based in the U.S. (Atlanta preferred)

Preferred

Exposure to cloud security fundamentals (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Entry-level certifications such as CEH, eJPT, PNPT, Security+, or similar
Interest in automation, scripting, or security research

Company

CyberForce Global

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CyberForce Global is a human resource firm that helps IT industries to find employees.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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