Penetration Tester Consultant

$72,800 - $93,600/Yr

Rsi Security - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - San Diego, CA

11-50 employees

About the position

As a Penetration Tester Consultant at RSI Security, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive penetration testing on enterprise networks. This remote position requires expertise in web application, internal and external network penetration testing, and source code review. The role also involves managing regulatory compliance testing needs and providing recommendations for improvement, while collaborating with various project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-sales calls to scope out and support sales as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Work with project teams and project managers to build and execute project plans
• Act as a consultant to clients as part of the delivery team
• Perform various technical testing projects based on scheduled deadlines and objectives
• Execute penetration tests, social engineering penetration tests, and security assessments across various environments
• Create and analyze assessment documentation and reports, identifying vulnerabilities and remediation steps
• Develop tools and scripts to automate and improve current penetration testing processes
• Conduct new security research and collaborate on blog posts about findings
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance for cyber vulnerability and penetration testing
• Continue education and technical skill development to improve security capabilities

Requirements

• 2 years of proven experience working for cybersecurity service providers
• 2 years of experience with client-facing projects providing penetration testing services
• Strong application penetration testing skills with a development background preferred
• 1 year of network penetration testing experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field
• CISSP, CEH, and CRISC certifications
• Well-rounded knowledge of operating systems, networks, and scripting
• Familiarity with security testing tools (e.g., Qualys, Nexpose, SAINT, AppSpider, Metasploit, nmap)
• Experience with basic network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, SSH, HTTP, DNS, SMB)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Security-related certifications (e.g., ISSAP, GIAC, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN) are highly desired but not required

Benefits

• Unlimited flex vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401k at 100% match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term disability