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Role Overview
We are hiring a Penetration Testing Consultant to deliver high-quality offensive security assessments for enterprise and mid-market clients. This role is hands-on, client-facing, and execution-focused. You will be responsible for conducting scoped penetration tests, clearly articulating risk, and helping customers understand how real-world attackers would compromise their environments.
Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
Execute penetration testing engagements across networks, applications, cloud, and identity systems
Perform testing aligned to PTES, NIST 800-115, OWASP Top 10, and MITRE ATT&CK
Identify, exploit, and validate vulnerabilities with defensible evidence
Chain findings into realistic attack narratives demonstrating business impact
Support remediation validation and retesting
Client Engagement
Participate in scoping, kickoff calls, and technical discussions
Explain findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Respond to client questions during delivery and report readouts
Build trust through professionalism and accuracy
Reporting & Documentation
Produce clear penetration testing reports with executive summaries and remediation guidance
Ensure reports meet quality standards with minimal rework
Contribute to standardized templates and reporting improvements
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of hands-on penetration testing or offensive security experience
Strong knowledge of web, API, network, and Active Directory testing
Experience using tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound
Ability to write professional, executive-ready reports
Strong time management and delivery discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Experience testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Prior consulting or client-facing experience
Relevant certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, GPEN, GWAPT
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.