Pen Testing – New Grad Associate

Coalfire

. Conduct network, web, and mobile application penetration testing .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $63,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates capabilities in conducting network, web, and mobile application penetration testing, along with performing code reviews and security assessments across various technologies. Strong collaboration skills with project managers and delivery teams to drive customer satisfaction and meet project objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Penetration TestingWeb Application Penetration TestingMobile Application Penetration TestingCode ReviewSocial Engineering

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingSecurity AssessmentRed Team EngagementPhysical Security AssessmentTechnical Security Advising

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer SatisfactionDriveAcumenAptitude

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityCompliance ActivitiesProject DeliverablesBusiness ObjectivesQuality Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct network, web, and mobile application penetration testing
Conduct code reviews, social engineering, red team engagements, and physical security assessments
Conduct security assessments on a wide variety of technologies and implementations
Advise clients on technical security or compliance activities
Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales, and other delivery team members
Help drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables
Contribute to the overall success of the Coalfire Division Hex Penetration Testing Team
Help the team meet various business objectives and metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level opportunity for recent graduates with a passion for cybersecurity
Targeting students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
Academic and practical experience supporting cybersecurity work
Drive, acumen, and aptitude
Ability to conduct network, web, and mobile application penetration testing
Ability to perform code reviews, social engineering, red team engagements, and physical security assessments
Ability to conduct security assessments across varied technologies and implementations
Ability to advise clients on technical security or compliance activities
Ability to collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales, and delivery team members
Ability to support project deliverables, customer satisfaction, business objectives, and metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work model
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options
Employee resource groups
In-person and virtual events
Annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs may be available