89 Remote Penetration Tester Jobs
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2 hours ago
Bishop Fox
201 - 500
Bishop Fox is hiring an Apprentice Penetration Tester to help with offensive security solutions. Develop skills with industry leaders while gaining practical consulting experience in cybersecurity.
🇲🇽 Mexico – Remote
💰 $46M Series B on 2022-11
👨🎓 Internship
⚪️ Entry-level
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
Yesterday
Northwave Cyber Security
201 - 500
Join Northwave's Red Team as a Penetration Tester, specializing in OT Security assessments.
Yesterday
Heartland Business Systems
501 - 1000
Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to enhance security measures for Heartland Business Systems clients.
Yesterday
Heartland Business Systems
501 - 1000
Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to enhance security measures for Heartland Business Systems clients.
5 days ago
Resillion
501 - 1000
As a Cyber Security Consultant at Resillion, simulate attacks and identify vulnerabilities in a remote role.
5 days ago
Resillion
501 - 1000
As a Cyber Security Consultant at Resillion, simulate attacks and identify vulnerabilities in a remote role.
November 14
Wavestone
1001 - 5000
Conduct penetration testing to identify cyber risks for clients at Wavestone.
November 8
Heartland Business Systems
501 - 1000
Conducts security testing for Heartland Business Systems' clients.
November 8
Heartland Business Systems
501 - 1000
Conducts security testing for Heartland Business Systems' clients.
November 8
Employment Hero
501 - 1000
Security Penetration Tester safeguarding data at Employment Hero, a growing SaaS company.
🇦🇺 Australia – Remote
💰 Series F on 2022-02
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
November 6
phia, LLC
11 - 50
Conduct security assessments for phia, supporting federal and commercial entities.
November 6
phia, LLC
11 - 50
Conduct security assessments for phia, supporting federal and commercial entities.
November 6
Leidos
10,000+
Lead Penetration Tester at Leidos, supporting DHS CISA SOC.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💵 $101.4k - $183.3k / year
⏰ Full Time
🔴 Lead
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
🗽 H1B Visa Sponsor
November 6
Leidos
10,000+
Lead Penetration Tester at Leidos, supporting DHS CISA SOC.
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💵 $101.4k - $183.3k / year
⏰ Full Time
🔴 Lead
🟠 Senior
🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)
🗽 H1B Visa Sponsor
November 4
Leidos
10,000+
Penetration Tester at Leidos supporting CISA SOC operations remotely.
November 4
Leidos
10,000+
Penetration Tester at Leidos supporting CISA SOC operations remotely.
November 4
Clearwater Analytics
1001 - 5000
Principal Consultant delivering offensive security services at Clearwater's Technical Testing Services.
November 4
MBL Technologies Inc.
11 - 50
Cyber Security SME supporting federal government customer with security solutions.
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Remote penetration tester salary expectations
The average salary for remote penetration testers is $117,408 per year. This is based on data from 61 job openings.
Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate penetration tester salaries.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
🟢 Junior Penetration Tester (1-2 yrs) | 7 | $81,964 |
🟡 Mid-level Penetration Tester (2-4 yrs) | 20 | $111,698 |
🟠 Senior Penetration Tester (5-9 yrs) | 29 | $125,898 |
🔴 Lead Penetration Tester (10+ yrs) | 5 | $140,633 |
Frequently asked questions
You need strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security concepts. Proficiency in penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Wireshark is essential. Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and good communication skills are also important.
A degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is often required. Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or CompTIA Security+ can enhance your qualifications.
Responsibilities include identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems, conducting security assessments, reporting findings, and providing recommendations for improving security. You'll also need to collaborate with development teams to implement security measures.
Benefits of working as a remote penetration tester include flexible work hours, the ability to work from any location, exposure to diverse projects, and the opportunity to enhance your skills in a rapidly evolving field. Remote work can also lead to a better work-life balance.