Penetration Tester - JW-US - United States

Jefferson Wells is seeking Penetration Testers!

Penetration Testing consultants are needed to partner with our clients to perform security vulnerability assessments. Engagements may include an individual environment, or a combination of environments, including network, system, wireless, or mobile and applications that are web-based, server-based mobile or Cloud-based. Additionally, engagements may involve various types of social engineering such as physical, phishing, vishing, etc.

What’s in it for me:
Location: Remote work with flexible hours
Hourly Pay: $75+ depending on experience (W2)
Consultant Benefits including medical/dental/vision/401K/training
Opportunity to work for Jefferson Wells’ Cyber Security Center of Expertise and gain exposure to top clients with the support of industry experts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct formal vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of networks, systems, web-based applications, and other types of information systems on a regular basis
• Execute assigned vulnerability assessments and penetration tests independently and complete directives in a thorough and timely fashion
• Perform testing using defined methodologies and a combination of automated and manual tools
• Demonstrate critical thinking and creative analysis techniques in executing tests and distilling test results, eliminating false positives and providing actionable recommendations for mitigation
• Create and deliver reports that effectively capture, explain and communicate the results of assessments and tests to varying technical and business audiences
• Perform tests as an individual or as part of a testing team

Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years’ recent demonstrable experience in positions with primary responsibilities that include penetration testing of a variety of target environments (e.g., pen tester, red team tester, vulnerability assessor)
• 5+ years’ experience with vulnerability assessment and penetrati