Penetration Tester

Workstreet

. Execute comprehensive penetration tests across web, mobile, network, and system environments .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeIndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing penetration tests across various environments, producing detailed technical reports, and communicating risk scenarios effectively to stakeholders. Proficient in engineering custom testing scripts and supporting incident response efforts while aligning vulnerability data with compliance requirements.

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Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentTechnical Report WritingCustom Testing Script EngineeringIncident Response Support

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingVulnerability ExploitationThreat ValidationRisk Metrics TranslationTesting Script EngineeringPhishing SimulationCloud Infrastructure Penetration TestingContainer Security EvaluationAssessment DocumentationSecurity Vulnerability Classification

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureVirtual Machine DeploymentTesting PlatformsExploitation Architectures

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPCEH

Industry Keywords

SOC 2GDPRHIPAAIncident ResponseThreat Awareness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute comprehensive penetration tests across web, mobile, network, and system environments
Uncover, exploit, and validate critical infrastructure and application vulnerabilities
Produce technical reports documenting exploit impact and proof-of-concept chains
Translate complex risk metrics into actionable client remediation roadmaps
Partner with client engineering teams on post-assessment remediation
Troubleshoot implementation blocks and verify deployed fixes
Engineer custom testing scripts, automation tools, and offensive methodologies
Deploy targeted phishing and pretexting simulations
Support incident response by investigating compromise vectors and accelerating threat containment
Maintain transparent client communications and gather environmental prerequisites
Break testing footprints into clear, business-friendly milestones
Track the evolving threat landscape and update assessment playbooks with exploit techniques, active vectors, and countermeasures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven history of executing structured penetration tests, vector mapping, and threat validation across complex application, network, and system environments
Experience deploying industry-standard testing platforms, exploitation architectures, and reporting frameworks
Experience exploiting, classifying, and cataloging multi-tier security vulnerabilities
Ability to produce high-fidelity assessment documentation, exploit-chain proofs, and detailed impact reports
Ability to communicate tactical risk scenarios, testing footprints, and remediation expectations to technical teams and executive stakeholders
Experience engineering custom testing scripts, targeted phishing simulations, and pretexting campaigns
Advanced local testing station optimized for heavy virtual machine deployment
Ability to work during standard U.S. Eastern Time working hours
Hold or actively pursue OSCP, CEH, or equivalent credentials
Experience with cloud infrastructure penetration tests, container security evaluations, and AWS, GCP, or Azure configuration audits
Practical alignment of vulnerability data with SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA requirements
Experience scaling offensive security workflows in high-velocity startups
Experience supporting incident response containment loops or designing and executing employee threat-awareness initiatives
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Reliable high-speed internet connection and professional home office environment
Availability for 8:00 AM–5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
Willingness and ability to travel locally for occasional onsite meetings, team gatherings, or business activities
Participation in live video interviews with camera on and identity verification during recruitment and onboarding
Successful identity verification and background screening, where permitted by law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development: Clear path with mentorship and training opportunities
Reimbursement for successful completion of approved training and certification courses relevant to the current role
Competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to merit-based appraisals and bonus opportunities
Significant room for career advancement
Remote-first flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team