Internal Penetration Tester

The Internal Penetration Tester works to execute offensive security activities for Pathfynder by A-LIGN. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of internal network and cloud-based SaaS penetration testing engagements. As the Internal Penetration Tester, you will provide exceptional technical and client-focused testing strategies to help support the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the Internal Penetration Tester to independently identify and validate real‑world security risks, manually exploit vulnerabilities, document findings, and communicate practical remediation guidance to clients.

Director, Internal Offensive Operations

Full-Time, Exempt

• Execute internal network and cloud-based SaaS penetration testing engagements
• Identify, validate, and manually exploit vulnerabilities using public exploits, custom-developed exploits, or a combination of techniques
• Evaluate findings in context, explore realistic attack paths, and accurately assess business and technical risk
• Deliver clear, accurate, client‑ready reports that explain findings, evidence, and actionable remediation guidance
• Communicate technical issues, testing results, and remediation recommendations to client stakeholders
• Maintain project quality and timelines while executing assigned engagements with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with the offensive security team to evaluate industry tools, improve delivery methods, and share technical knowledge
• Mentor team members and contribute to the continued development of team capabilities

• Degree in cybersecurity, computer information systems, related discipline or equivalent professional

• 5+ years of hands‑on offensive security experience, including at least 3 years focused on internal network, Active Directory, red team, or purple team penetration testing
• Experience with network and system exploitation across enterprise environments
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and current offensive security practices
• Experience applying current tactics, techniques, and procedures related to EDR bypass, lateral movement, and privilege escalation
• Preferred red team or purple team penetration testing experience
• Preferred wireless penetration testing experience
• Preferred consulting or client‑facing security delivery experience

• Preferred OSCP, CEH, or OSEP certification.
• Preferred additional advanced certifications relevant to internal network, Active Directory, red team, or cloud security testing

• Passion for information security and identifying exploitable vulnerabilities before threat actors can take advantage of them.
• Ability to discover and exploit complex vulnerabilities while maintaining a disciplined and repeatable approach to testing.
• Knowledge of Active Directory attack paths, network exploitation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and defence evasion techniques.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, Power Shell, or SQL.
• Proficiency with commonly used offensive security tools such as Nmap, Blood Hound, the Impacket suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nessus.
• Knowledge of multiple penetration testing concentrations and the ability to select appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Ability to write clear, concise, client‑ready reports with accurate findings and actionable remediation guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, remote environment while meeting deadlines.
• Continuous desire to grow technical capabilities, improve delivery…