Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

IMH

. Design, engineer, analyze, and assess key elements of Intermountain’s cybersecurity program .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWest Valley City • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $49 - $78 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing methodologies, including application and API security testing, network and infrastructure assessments, and vulnerability analysis. Proficient in communicating technical findings and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.

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Penetration TestingCybersecurity Assessment ToolsAdvanced Cybersecurity CertificationScripting And AutomationVulnerability Analysis

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingApplication Security TestingAPI Security TestingNetwork Penetration TestingVulnerability AnalysisAdversary SimulationTechnical ReportingCybersecurity TechnologiesTroubleshootingRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention To DetailProblem ResolutionDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPSANS 500+ SeriesCISACISM

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity ProgramSOC2Offensive SecurityIncident ResponseRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, engineer, analyze, and assess key elements of Intermountain’s cybersecurity program
Plan, scope, and independently execute complex penetration testing engagements across enterprise networks, applications, APIs, cloud environments, identity platforms, and other technology environments
Perform advanced penetration testing using manual and automated techniques
Conduct application and API security testing, including authentication, authorization, session management, input validation, and business logic testing
Perform internal and external network and infrastructure penetration testing, including reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and post-exploitation
Conduct adversary simulation, assumed-breach exercises, and targeted security assessments
Develop and maintain penetration testing methodologies, procedures, playbooks, standards, and repeatable approaches
Research emerging vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, attacker tradecraft, and security technologies
Develop and use scripts, automation, and offensive security tooling
Analyze vulnerabilities for exploitability, attack paths, compensating controls, and business impact
Produce technically accurate penetration testing reports with evidence, findings, risk, exploitation results, and remediation recommendations
Communicate technical findings and attack scenarios to technical teams, cybersecurity leadership, application owners, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders
Partner with application, infrastructure, cloud, identity, and cybersecurity teams to validate findings, provide remediation guidance, and perform retesting
Serve as a senior technical resource, providing technical guidance, peer review, and support to cybersecurity professionals
Review penetration testing evidence and findings for accuracy, reproducibility, risk characterization, and reporting quality
Mentor less experienced penetration testers and cybersecurity professionals
Support security incident response and threat-driven investigations requiring offensive security expertise
Ensure testing is authorized, scoped, documented, and conducted according to policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures
Prioritize and execute multiple engagements and technical assignments independently with minimal oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree through an accredited institution or Intermediate level cybersecurity certification, such as SANS 500+ Series, CISA, or CISM
5-8 years of related work experience
Experienced skills in cybersecurity technologies, systems and processes
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Experienced skill in analysis, attention to detail, problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making
Experienced skill in communication, presentation, and collaboration
Advanced cybersecurity certification such as a CISSP or SANS 500+ series preferred
Experienced attestation and certification methodologies, such as SOC2, depending on the role’s focus
Experienced in scripting and automation, depending on the role’s focus
Experienced understanding of cybersecurity assessment tools/techniques, depending on the role’s focus
Ability to communicate information and collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders
Ability to operate computers and other IT equipment
Ability to see and read computer monitors and documents
Ability to remain sitting or standing for long periods
Must comply with applicable Intermountain policies and expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package covering programs supporting wellness, including living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged
Remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment for hybrid roles