Pen Tester

LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL

Pen Tester

Overview
A growing organization is seeking a Pen Tester to identify vulnerabilities and simulate real-world attacks across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.

This role will play a critical part in improving security posture by proactively identifying risks and validating security controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud environments

  • Perform adversary emulation exercises based on real-world attack scenarios

  • Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities to assess risk and impact

  • Test identity, access control, and privilege escalation scenarios

  • Evaluate security controls, logging, and detection capabilities

  • Document findings and provide actionable remediation recommendations

  • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities


Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in penetration testing or offensive security

  • Experience testing applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments

  • Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit , etc.

  • Knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)

  • Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts

  • Excellent communication and reporting skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Experience with containers, Kubernetes, or modern infrastructure

  • Scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.)

  • Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.)

  • Relevant certifications (OSCP, CEH, GPEN, etc.)


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $150,000 annually

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available


Work Environment

  • Collaborative, cross-functional security environment

  • Hands-on technical role with high impact

  • Fast-paced, evolving threat landscape

Posted 2026-06-08

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