Associate Penetration Tester
Core
Foundational offensive security role focused on executing structured penetration tests against web applications, APIs, and network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
Role type
Associate Penetration Tester
Builds
Security assessments for client infrastructure and codebases
Domain
Cybersecurity / Offensive Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Penetration testing methodologies, Web application security, API security, Network infrastructure security, Vulnerability identification, Security testing tools (BurpSuite, Nmap), Technical documentation, Time management
Preferred skills
CEH, OSCP, CPSA
Technologies
BurpSuite, Nmap
Responsibilities
Conduct structured penetration tests to identify security vulnerabilities, Complete assigned tests within allocated timeframes and methodologies, Identify and escalate technical blockers to mentors, Assist in test retrospectives and process documentation
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC