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Strong brand and remote work increase candidate competition despite niche pentesting specialization.
Strong security domain requirements and certifications limit transferability across non-security roles.
Explicit multi-year minima and offensive certifications make candidate filtering highly restrictive.
Conduct application and network penetration testing using both off-the-shelf and custom exploitation tools to identify vulnerabilities.
Produce and deliver comprehensive security assessment reports including findings, evidence, and remediation recommendations to clients.
Engage in client communications such as project kick-offs, status updates on high/critical issues, and test result review calls.
Minimum 4 years of penetration testing experience.
Experience with at least one tool: Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or Burp Suite (minimum 4 years).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Hold offensive security certifications such as CEH, WAPT, GPEN, GWAPT, GAWN, or OSCP.
At least 6 years in cybersecurity roles with strong penetration testing specialization and hands-on use of exploitation frameworks.
Comfortable working independently and collaborating within a team in a remote work setup with up to 10% travel.
Strong technical communication skills to clearly articulate complex vulnerabilities and remediation steps to clients.