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Senior Penetration Tester

Job in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listing for: Buzzclan
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
  • Engineering
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized network & infrastructure penetration testing to identify, validate, & demonstrate security weaknesses.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute internal and external penetration tests for network and infrastructure environments
  • Perform vulnerability identification, validation, and controlled exploitation
  • Assess security posture across:
    • Network devices (firewalls, routers, switches)
    • On-premise servers and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
    • Active Directory and identity infrastructure
    • Remote access solutions and VPNs
    • Cloud environments (where applicable)
  • Simulate advanced threat actor techniques including:
    • Privilege escalation
    • Lateral movement
    • Credential compromise
    • Persistence mechanisms
  • Evaluate security configurations and control effectiveness
  • Conduct testing in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement
  • Prepare and deliver formal penetration testing reports suitable for executive, audit, and technical audiences
  • Support remediation validation and follow-up testing as required
Required/Desired Skills
  • Minimum 7 10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security
  • Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing
  • Strong understanding of:
    • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS
    • Windows and Linux system internals
    • Active Directory attack paths and defen
  • Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as:
    • Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite
    • Blood Hound, Net Exec,Ping Castel Analysis tools
  • Experience producing standard penetration testing reports
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including:
    • NIST SP 800-53, 800-115, 800-61
    • MITRE ATT&CK
    • OWASP Testing Guide
  • Experience working within regulated or high-security environments
  • Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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