Penetration Tester Consultant

Summary

Join A-LIGN's dedicated penetration testing team and contribute to enhancing the security of our clients' systems and data across various industries. We offer a unique work environment without time reporting, chargeability goals, or sales pressure. As a penetration tester, you will plan and execute penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and assessments. You will also compile client reports and utilize Kali Linux and various security tools. A-LIGN provides a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, a hybrid work model, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, management information systems, computer science, or combination of skills and experience
• Experience working on cloud infrastructure, system administration, network administration, security operations. Experience performing network and application pen tests
• One of the following certifications: OSCP/eCPPT or other related penetration testing certifications
• EWPT or other applicable web app cert
• Hands on experience performing penetration testing from a network layer to web application layer including competition of a quality report
• Hands on experience with CTF and exploitation tools, HackTheBox profile a plus
• Background and understanding on networking, firewalls, and subnets
• Previous IT Administrator experience working with both Windows and Linux systems
• Understanding of security best practices
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• A high degree of motivation
• A security focused mindset
• Understanding and experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP

Responsibilities

• Execute internal, external, wireless, and web application pen tests
• Execute social engineering tests, including phishing , vishing, and physical
• Execute vulnerability scans and assessments
• Compile and write client reports
• Navigate the Kali system from the command line only
• Create, modify, move, and write files and documents from the command line only
• Create and write Bash scripts from the command line
• Reimage devices and virtual machines with Kali Linux

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Operations/Incident Response experience
• Active member of any other security focused community
• STRONG DESIRE TO LEARN PENETRATION TESTING FROM THE GROUND UP INCLUDING: Internal and External testing both cloud and legacy
• Wireless, and web applications and API
• Mobile Application testing
• Social engineering tests (phishing, vishing, and physical)
• Vulnerability scans and assessments
• Compile and write client reports
• Utilize Kali Linux and security tools within the distro
• Create, modify, move, and write files and documents from the command line only
• Create and write Bash scripts from the command line
• Reimage devices and virtual machines with Kali Linux

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Remote/In-Office Hybrid
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Paid Holidays Schedule
• Certification Reimbursement