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Penetration Tester
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Hack systems legally to find vulnerabilities before malicious actors do, protecting organizations from cyber attacks
$65,000 – $150,00060% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels
Junior Pentester → Pentester → Senior Pentester/Red Team Lead → Director of Offensive Security
$150k
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Penetration Testers simulate cyber attacks against organizations' networks, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities before real attackers exploit them. They use the same tools and techniques as malicious hackers but with authorization. They work for security consulting firms, tech companies, and government agencies. Industry Demand: very high — critical cybersecurity talent shortage with 500,000+ unfilled cybersecurity positions in the US
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Entry
$65K
Senior
$150K
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