Junior Penetration Tester

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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📋 Description

• Conduct penetration tests across client environments using black-box and white-box methodologies for web, network, and mobile targets aligned to NIST standards • Manage assigned engagement tasks and workload from scoping support through final reporting • Produce technical reports documenting findings, risk context, and actionable remediation guidance • Contribute to iOS and Android application security assessments • Apply knowledge of security architectures, firewalls, network traffic, and access controls to identify weaknesses • Use commercial, government, and custom tools to scan for, identify, and validate vulnerabilities • Research and evaluate new tools, techniques, and technologies and recommend team improvements • Present findings to customers and explain business risk to leadership • Build cybersecurity and digital forensics skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on practice aligned with the NICE Framework • Share knowledge, contribute to internal tooling and methodology improvements, and help close practice skill gaps • Stay current on emerging vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and industry developments • Report to the Security Assessments Manager

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not required; equivalent hands-on experience such as labs, CTFs, internships, or personal projects may be considered in lieu of a degree • Must be able to pass a CJIS Criminal Justice background investigation and maintain CJIS clearance throughout employment • Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, networking, operating systems, and common attack techniques • Working knowledge of the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide and OWASP Top 10 • Hands-on familiarity with web application testing and vulnerability scanning tools such as Burp Suite and Tenable • Basic understanding of firewalls, network traffic, and access controls • Ability to write clear, organized technical documentation • Strong curiosity, problem-solving skills, and drive to keep learning • GWAPT and OSCP are strongly preferred; other listed certifications may also be considered • Exposure to mobile application testing tools and iOS or Android assessments • Familiarity with REST, GraphQL, and SOAP API security testing • Exposure to source code review for white-box testing • Experience with CTFs, bug bounty programs, home labs, or platforms such as Hack The Box, TryHackMe, or PortSwigger Web Security Academy • Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell • Introductory exposure to cloud security, digital forensics, or reverse engineering • Experience presenting technical information or interest in developing this skill • Ability to work collaboratively under senior team guidance

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