Penetration Tester

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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DeepSeas

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2001

🔒 Cybersecurity

💼 Consulting

Cybersecurity • Consulting

DeepSeas is a cybersecurity services firm that provides 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR), offensive security (ethical hacking), threat intelligence, governance/risk/compliance support, and a dedicated CyberFusion SOC. They offer strategic security advisory for C-suite decision-making and a full-coverage program (DeepSeas Complete) that maps and monitors attack surfaces and combines proactive risk reduction with a dedicated advisor. DeepSeas publishes threat intelligence analysis, reports, and case studies, and partners with organizations through a partners portal.

📋 Description

• Execute client penetration testing engagements independently across DeepSeas’ core service lines • Conduct internal and external network penetration tests, including enumeration, exploitation, lateral movement, and post-exploitation within defined scope • Perform web application assessments aligned to OWASP Top 10 and API security testing standards • Assess cloud environments for misconfigurations, IAM abuse, and privilege escalation • Conduct cloud configuration audits and provide prioritized remediation guidance • Participate in red team and purple team exercises • Support AI/LLM security assessments, including prompt injection, model abuse scenarios, and OWASP LLM Top 10 coverage under senior guidance • Produce client-ready findings reports with technical narratives, reproduction steps, risk ratings, and remediation guidance • Participate in client kick-off calls and debrief walkthroughs • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders • Maintain engagement documentation, time tracking, and artifacts in project management systems • Pursue continuous development through training, labs, and certification advancement • Follow information security policies and procedures and report suspicious activity or weaknesses

🎯 Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional penetration testing or applied offensive security experience; strong candidates with equivalent demonstrated skills will be considered • Proficiency with Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus/OpenVAS, BloodHound, or equivalents • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, AD, and VPNs • Understanding of common vulnerability classes • Familiarity with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for basic automation and tooling • Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP and common cloud misconfiguration patterns • Solid understanding of AI technology in everyday work activities • Strong written communication and ability to produce accurate, professional-quality findings documentation • Ability to work in the United States • Must answer work authorization and visa sponsorship questions

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and casual work environment • Full healthcare • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • PTO • Sick Leave • Personal Choice Holidays • Life/Accident Insurance • 401(k) with company matching • Company Bonus • Assigned training, lab environments, and certification advancement • Variety of projects • Collaborative culture • Travel opportunities up to 25% of the time

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