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 Tester
VMD Corp
Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time•
3d ago
Cyber Penetration Tester
ASRC Federal
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
3w ago
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DataAnnotation
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time, part-time, and contractor•
4w ago
Penetration Tester
Peraton
Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Specialist ? Level III
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Penetration Tester to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Clearance: Active Secret
Location: Alexandria, VA
Responsibilities
• Conduct Government-selected penetration-testing assessments and threat-hunting exercises in accordance with CSD-SOP-054 and NIST SP 800-115.
• Develop test plans and methodologies, execute assessments, and prepare post-assessment out-briefs and final reports.
• Conduct cooperative testing with cyber-tool administrators, SOC and incident-response analysts, and SIEM content developers to validate detection and alerting.
• Perform pre-audit penetration testing and maintain Government-furnished penetration-testing laptops and tools.
• Research emerging and existing threats and develop methodologies to identify areas of risk likely to be targeted by an intruder.
• Apply established penetration-testing methodologies and commercial or open-source offensive tools across networks, web applications, applications, and code, including support to Red and Blue Team activities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 50 to USD 170k.
Typical band: USD 73k – 103k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time9 roles
Full-Time, Part-Time, And Contractor1 role
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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.
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