Mid-Level Penetration Tester - 0122 NJ #1

Job Title: Mid-Level Penetration Tester Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Compensation: $45–$50/hour Job Summary The Mid-Level Penetration Tester independently delivers penetration testing engagements and serves as a technical anchor for junior team members. This role combines hands-on technical execution, client-facing communication, and risk-based judgment within enterprise and regulated environments. The position is accountable for end-to-end penetration testing delivery and quality, from scoping through reporting and remediation validation. Key Responsibilities Independent Test Delivery • Lead and execute penetration testing engagements, including: • External and internal network penetration testing • Web application and API security testing • Active Directory and identity-focused attack paths • Cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Develop realistic attack paths that simulate real-world adversary behavior • Perform authorized exploitation, post-exploitation, and lateral movement activities where permitted Client Interaction & Engagement Support • Participate in: • Pre-engagement scoping and assumptions validation • Rules of Engagement walkthroughs • Close-out meetings and remediation discussions • Translate technical vulnerabilities into clear, business-relevant risk statements • Support retesting and remediation validation efforts Reporting Ownership & Quality Assurance • Own penetration testing reports end-to-end, including: • Executive summaries • Risk prioritization • Actionable and clear remediation guidance • Ensure deliverables meet internal QA standards and client expectations • Peer-review junior tester findings and provide corrective guidance Mentorship & Practice Development • Provide hands-on coaching and technical guidance to junior penetration testers • Contribute to: • Internal penetration testing methodologies • Tooling and automation improvements • Reusable attack patterns and playbooks • Support estimation and effort-sizing for future engagements Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong hands-on experience with: • Web application and API exploitation • Network and Active Directory security testing • Authentication and authorization weaknesses • Cloud misconfigurations and identity risks Advanced proficiency with tools such as: • Burp Suite Pro • Metasploit • BloodHound • Scripting for automation or exploit development (Python preferred) Professional Experience • Minimum 5 years of professional penetration testing experience • Proven experience delivering client-facing security engagements • Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments preferred Preferred Certifications • CREST CRT or CCT • OSCP • Burp Suite Certified Practitioner • Cloud security certifications (AWS or Azure preferred) Apply tot his job