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🕒 6 days ago
Contract Penetration Tester conducting offensive security assessments for TCM Security. Testing web, cloud, mobile, internal, external, and red-team environments while advising clients on remediation.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
⏳ Contract/Temporary
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 12%
Cloud
🕒 6 days ago
Penetration Tester conducting web, mobile, API, and network assessments for Velero’s cybersecurity and compliance consulting clients. Delivering actionable findings that strengthen security posture and regulatory readiness.
🐊 Florida – Remote
💵 $120 - $160 / hour
⏳ Contract/Temporary
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 0%
AWS
Azure
Cloud
JavaScript
Python
🕒 September 24
Penetration Tester conducting enterprise infrastructure and Active Directory security assessments. Delivering exploitation findings, attack-path reports, and practical remediation guidance for CyberOne’s Microsoft security clients.
🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 13%
🕒 September 21
Mid-Level Penetration Tester securing federal agency systems for Dragonfli Group, a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm. Executing authorized tests across enterprise environments and validating vulnerabilities.
🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote
⏳ Contract/Temporary
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 25%
🕒 September 21
Senior penetration tester conducting web, API, and infrastructure security assessments for German cybersecurity firm. Automating testing, developing attack proofs of concept, and creating live-hacking scenarios.
🗣️🇩🇪 German Required
🕒 September 19
Packetlabs penetration tester conducting infrastructure, cloud, and red team assessments. Identifying vulnerabilities, simulating adversaries, and delivering technical guidance to clients.
🐊 Florida, Texas – Remote
💵 $90k - $130k / year
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 4%
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Cyber Security
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Linux
🕒 September 15
Penetration Testing Analyst supporting authorized assessments for federal agencies. Conducting reconnaissance, evidence collection, triage, and reporting at Dragonfli Group, a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
🚫👨🎓 No degree required
👻 Ghost score 25%
Cyber Security
🕒 September 15
Mid-Level Penetration Tester conducting authorized assessments for a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm serving federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Testing networks, applications, infrastructure, and vulnerabilities remotely.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 25%
🕒 September 11
Associate Penetration Tester conducting network, application, and social engineering tests for FRSecure, an information security consultancy. Documenting vulnerabilities and advising clients on remediation.
🌵 Arizona, Colorado, +17 more states – Remote
💵 $73k - $90k / year
⏰ Full Time
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 0%
Linux
🕒 September 10
Senior penetration tester conducting application or network security assessments for Sophos, a cybersecurity provider. Leading client readiness, exploitation testing, reporting, and remediation discussions.
🇮🇳 India – Remote
💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
👮♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer
👻 Ghost score 10%
Firewalls
Linux
🕒 September 8
Senior penetration testing analyst conducting application and network security assessments for Sophos, a global cybersecurity provider. Producing client reports, leading security reviews, and researching emerging threats.
🇮🇳 India – Remote
💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
👮♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer
👻 Ghost score 10%
Linux
SQL
TCP/IP
🕒 September 8
Penetration Testing Analyst conducting application or network penetration tests for Sophos, a global cybersecurity provider. Producing client security reports and leading engagement readiness calls.
🇮🇳 India – Remote
💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
👮♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer
👻 Ghost score 10%
Firewalls
Linux
TCP/IP
🕒 September 4
Senior penetration tester leading CACI’s federal cyber assessments for the CDM Program. Scoping, executing, validating, and reporting enterprise network, application, cloud, and identity security tests.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💵 $90.3k - $189.6k / year
🔥 Funding within the last year
💰 $500M Post-IPO Debt on 2026-02
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 4%
AWS
Azure
Cloud
IoT
Kubernetes
Linux
🕒 August 28
Remote penetration tester conducting hands-on assessments for SynerComm’s information security consulting clients. Testing networks, applications, identities, cloud environments, and emerging attack techniques.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 13%
AWS
Azure
Cloud
JavaScript
Linux
Python
TypeScript
Go
🕒 August 27
Web-Penetration-Tester für Web-, API- und Infrastrukturtests bei Cybersecurity-Spezialist Pentest Factory. Entwicklung automatisierter Security-Tools und Proof-of-Concepts für Kundenprojekte.
🗣️🇩🇪 German Required
🕒 August 27
Associate Penetration Tester conducting internal and external network security assessments for Netrio. Supporting live client engagements through enumeration, exploitation, evidence capture, and remediation retesting.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
🚫👨🎓 No degree required
👻 Ghost score 14%
Cloud
DNS
Linux
Python
TCP/IP
🕒 August 20
Penetration Tester delivering network, application, API, mobile, and cloud security assessments for Cognisys, a cybersecurity company. Producing actionable reports and advising clients on remediation.
🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote
💵 R400k - R550k / year
💰 Debt financing on 2023-04
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
👻 Ghost score 22%
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Cyber Security
Google Cloud Platform
🕒 August 19
Compliance penetration tester conducting network, application, cloud, and wireless security assessments. Simulating cyberattacks and advising Coalfire clients on cybersecurity compliance.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💵 $64k - $117k / year
⏰ Full Time
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
🚔 Compliance
🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor
👻 Ghost score 1%
🕒 August 11
Independent penetration testing consultant conducting network, application, wireless, and adversary simulations for client organizations. Producing evidence-based security reports and remediation recommendations on flexible project assignments.
🇮🇳 India – Remote
⏳ Contract/Temporary
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
👮♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer
👻 Ghost score 21%
Cloud
🕒 August 7
Penetration Tester securing web, mobile, thick-client, and API applications for Packetlabs. Conducting source-code review, reverse engineering, SAST/DAST, and impact-focused reporting.
🐊 Florida – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
🚫👨🎓 No degree required
👻 Ghost score 15%
Angular
Cloud
Java
JavaScript
Objective-C
Python
SOAP
SQL
+30 More Penetration Tester Jobs Available!
The average salary for remote penetration testers is $123,845 per year. This is based on data from 136 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
⚪️ Entry-level Penetration Tester (0 yrs) | 1 | $0 |
🟢 Junior Penetration Tester (1-2 yrs) | 27 | $100,988 |
🟡 Mid-level Penetration Tester (2-4 yrs) | 65 | $113,615 |
🟠 Senior Penetration Tester (5-9 yrs) | 42 | $157,054 |
🔴 Lead Penetration Tester (10+ yrs) | 1 | $135,000 |
We analyzed 96 job listings in the last year and found it takes about 44 days for employers to close a job opening.
We reviewed 136 job postings and found the top 10 skills employers are asking for most often are:
You need strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and security protocols. Proficiency in penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Wireshark is essential. Additionally, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are important for identifying vulnerabilities.
Typically, a degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field is preferred. Relevant certifications like CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or CompTIA Security+ can enhance your qualifications and show your expertise.
Responsibilities include performing vulnerability assessments, conducting penetration tests, analyzing security systems, reporting findings, and recommending remediation strategies. You may also need to stay updated on the latest security threats and trends.
Benefits include flexible work arrangements, enhanced job satisfaction through challenging projects, a higher earning potential, and the opportunity to work with diverse clients and industries. Remote work can also provide a better work-life balance and reduced commuting stress.
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