Penetration Tester

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November 27

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Prescient Security

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Cybersecurity • Compliance • B2B

<Prescient Security> is a global cybersecurity and compliance firm that provides auditing, penetration testing, and assurance services to enterprises. The company helps organizations achieve and maintain certifications and regulatory compliance (SOC, ISO, HITRUST, FedRAMP, PCI, GDPR, CMMC, NIST and others) and offers security assessments across cloud, web, mobile, IoT, and network environments. With senior auditors across the U. S. , EMEA and APAC, Prescient Security focuses on combining practical offensive security expertise (pen tests, red/purple teaming, vulnerability scanning) with compliance-driven audits to simplify security and turn compliance into a strategic advantage for business customers.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Compliance

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Perform vulnerability retesting for client engagements, confirming remediation and validating fixes. • Conduct QA reviews of penetration testing reports to ensure technical accuracy, consistent formatting and clear remediation guidance. • Configure and run penetration testing tools and scripts to validate findings. • Collaborate with testers to verify exploit chains and provide feedback to strengthen overall report quality. • Contribute to continuous improvement of internal methodologies, tooling and reporting standards. • Support development and refinement of proof-of-concept (PoC) examples for recurring vulnerabilities. • Participate in internal syncs and cross-team reviews to promote testing consistency and operational efficiency. • Communicate directly with clients about their remediation efforts and vulnerability risk.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience Level: 1– 4 years • Solid understanding of networks, web/mobile applications, and common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CVEs). • Experience with one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar). • Familiarity with front-end frameworks (AngularJS, React, Bootstrap, etc.). • Experience testing web-based APIs (REST, SOAP, XML, JSON). • Understanding of web application development and/or source code review. • Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities: XSS, XXE, SQL Injection, Deserialization, File Inclusion/Path Traversal, SSRF, RCE, authentication flaws, and configuration issues. • Ability to craft clear, actionable remediation guidance. • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to translate technical findings into business relevant insight. • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams. • Maintain confidentiality and handle client data responsibly. • Obtain or maintain at least one intermediate certification (OSCP, GPEN, CRTO, etc.)

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants