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Penetration Tester​/Ethical Hacker

Job in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, 12183, USA
Listing for: Cybersecurity Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70 USD Hourly USD 70.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

Support global information security effectiveness through penetration testing and red team engagements across modern environments.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute penetration tests across web applications
    , APIs
    , mobile apps
    , networks
    , cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), and internal systems
    .
  • Perform manual exploitation and vulnerability validation to reduce false positives and uncover logic flaws automated tooling may miss.
  • Design, configure, and run automated vulnerability scanning pipelines to increase coverage and consistency across engagements.
  • Build and deploy AI-agent-driven testing workflows to accelerate reconnaissance, fuzzing, exploit chaining, and report generation.
  • Run red team engagements simulating APT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with tracking and documented activity.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of direct experience performing penetration testing, red teaming, or ethical hacking in an active corporate environment
    .
  • Ability to plan and execute penetration tests and red team engagements, including comfort operating in terminal environments
    .
  • Working knowledge of common networking protocols:
    HTTP
    , DNS
    , SMB
    , and related fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux systems.
  • Proficiency with cross-platform scripting languages such as Python or Golang
    , and Power Shell
    .
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Burp Suite
    , Metasploit
    , Nmap
    , Wireshark
    , Cobalt Strike
    , Blood Hound
    , and the Kali Linux toolset.
Tech Stack
  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Scripting: Python, Golang, Power Shell
  • Security testing tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Cobalt Strike, Blood Hound, Kali Linux
  • Protocols: HTTP, DNS, SMB
Location and Work Details
  • Location: New York, NY (remote)
  • Timezone: Remote (EST hours)
  • Salary: USD 70 per hour
  • Employment type: W-2 only
What’s In It For Me?
  • Drive real security value by improving the effectiveness of information security capabilities across business units.
  • Work on advanced testing approaches combining manual exploitation with automated scanning and AI-agent-driven workflows
    .
  • Perform threat-informed testing by analyzing cyber threat intelligence for actionable takeaways.
  • Create executive-ready and client-ready documentation via executive summaries and in-depth technical reporting.
  • Collaborate with teams by translating testing objectives and findings into plain English and actionable remediation guidance.
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