Penetration Tester Jobs

Explore the latest penetration tester jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for ethical hackers and security professionals who identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications before malicious attackers can exploit them.

Gunnison Consulting Group

Junior Penetration Tester

Gunnison Consulting Group

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4d ago
Booz Allen Hamilton

Penetration Tester, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

McLean, Virginia, US
full-time
3d ago
Dark Wolf

Penetration Tester

Dark Wolf

Washington, District of Columbia, US
internship
1mo ago
Peraton

Jr Cyber Penetration Tester / Secret

Peraton

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time
Leidos

Penetration Tester

Leidos

Herndon, Virginia, US
full-time
4d ago
PingWind

Penetration Tester

PingWind

Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time
Dragos Inc

Associate Principal OT Penetration Tester

Dragos Inc

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
M9 Solutions

Penetration Tester II

M9 Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
3d ago
Booz Allen Hamilton

Penetration Testing Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time
2w ago
ATTAINX INC

IT Security Specialist - Penetration Tester

ATTAINX INC

Silver Spring, Maryland, US
full-time
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Penetration Tester Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • Booz Allen Hamilton2 roles
  • Gunnison Consulting Group1 role
  • Dark Wolf1 role
  • Peraton1 role
  • Leidos1 role
  • PingWind1 role

Top Locations

  • Virginia, US5 roles
  • District of Columbia, US3 roles
  • Remote1 role
  • Maryland, US1 role

10% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 60k to USD 198k.

Typical band: USD 84k 150k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time9 roles
  • Internship1 role

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Featured Penetration Tester Jobs

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  1. #1Junior Penetration Tester

    Gunnison Consulting GroupWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 65k–71k / yearPosted Jun 26, 2026

    Description The Junior Penetration Tester supports security assessments by planning and executing tests on web applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and other technologies connected to the client network. Responsibilities include developing test plans, performing vulnerability and risk analyses, automating

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  2. #2Penetration Tester, Senior

    Booz Allen HamiltonMcLean, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 87k–198k / yearPosted Jun 27, 2026

    Penetration Tester, Senior The Opportunity: Serve as a member of the Booz Allen Internal Red Team, leading enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks across applications, security controls, and network infrastructure. Conduct targeted security assessments within a fast-

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  3. #3Penetration Tester

    Dark WolfWashington, District of Columbia, USInternshipPosted May 31, 2026

    Responsibilities Dark Wolf is actively seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our innovative team. This individual will play a critical role in assessing and enhancing the security of various products, including hardware, software, and embedded systems. This role demands a deep understanding of penetration t

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  4. #4Jr Cyber Penetration Tester / Secret

    PeratonArlington, Virginia, USFull-Time

    Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking a Jr Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group. Location: Arlington, VA. Situational Telework. Must be local to the job site. This Federal Strategic Cyber program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, manageme

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  5. #5Penetration Tester

    LeidosHerndon, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Jun 26, 2026

    Description Leidos is seeking a Penetration Tester to support an enterprise IT program. We are looking for a cyber security professional to conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. This candidate is expected to have hands on penetra

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  6. #6Penetration Tester

    PingWindAlexandria, Virginia, USFull-Time

    Location: Alexandria, Va Required Clearance: Top Secret Clearance Certifications: Holds or is working toward penetration testing and offensive security certifications appropriate for DoD environments, such as CEH, PenTest+, GPEN, OSCP, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications. Required Educatio

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  7. #7Associate Principal OT Penetration Tester

    Dragos IncRemoteFull-Time

    Dragos is on a relentless mission to defend industrial organizations that provide us with the necessities of modern civilization; running water, functioning electricity, and safe industrial working environments. As the market leader in ICS/OT Cybersecurity, we are dedicated to arming our customers with best-in-class te

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  8. #8Penetration Tester II

    M9 SolutionsWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 60k–180k / yearPosted Jun 27, 2026

    M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Fed

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  9. #9Penetration Testing Engineer

    Booz Allen HamiltonArlington, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Jun 12, 2026

    Job Number: R0242153 Penetration Testing Engineer The Opportunity: We’re mission accelerators who protect and advance national interests by harnessing cutting-edge technology. As a penetration tester, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our critical digital environments. Your ability to perform penetration testi

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  10. #10IT Security Specialist - Penetration Tester

    ATTAINX INCSilver Spring, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 125k–150k / year

    Job Title: IT Security Specialist – Penetration Tester Location: Hybrid (Reside within a commutable distance of Silver Spring, MD to work onsite as required) Citizenship: US Citizen Security Clearance: Moderate Public Trust AttainX, Inc. is in search of a highly energetic Penetration Tester to join our team on a cyber

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About Penetration Tester Jobs

Explore the latest penetration tester jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for ethical hackers and security professionals who identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications before malicious attackers can exploit them.

Penetration Testers simulate real-world cyberattacks to assess the security posture of organizations. Employers are seeking candidates with expertise in web application testing, network penetration testing, social engineering, exploit development, and security assessment methodologies such as OWASP and PTES. Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, and custom scripting is frequently required.

These roles are in demand across industries including financial services, healthcare, government, defense contractors, technology companies, and cybersecurity consulting firms. Many positions also involve writing detailed security reports and working with development teams to remediate discovered vulnerabilities.

Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets. Many roles offer competitive compensation, certification support (OSCP, CEH, GPEN), and opportunities to work on high-stakes security engagements.

Each job posting provides detailed information about required skills, certifications, and application instructions to help you find penetration testing roles that match your expertise.

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