Penetration Tester

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🕒 3 days ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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DeepSeas is a leading Managed Detection & Response (MDR) provider that specializes in transforming cybersecurity programs for various industries. Their offerings include CISO Advisory, Managed Detection & Response, and Offensive Security & Attack Surface Management. DeepSeas excels in areas such as cloud defense, ransomware protection, and critical infrastructure security. They provide solutions for cybersecurity transformation, including under vCISO services, pen testing, and AI risk management. DeepSeas is ranked as a top global MDR provider and is praised for its rapid and meaningful outcomes in enhancing cybersecurity measures across financial, healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors.

📋 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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