Penetration Tester

Arctiq

Penetration Tester conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments for client services. Join Arctiq in enhancing security solutions and reporting findings on vulnerabilities.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeBrentwood • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and assist clients with creating requirements, identifying gaps and translating business requirements into security solutions.
Scope and perform penetration testing and vulnerability research of complex proprietary software and hardware for client services.
Perform network and host-based penetration testing using internal and commercially available tools.
Search for weaknesses in common software, web/mobile applications and proprietary systems.
Identify security weaknesses in both systems and policies.
Participate in the identification and analysis of risk scenarios.
Create new testing methods to identify vulnerabilities.
Performs development and maintenance activities for security testing applications and tools.
Provides technical guidance to customers about risks and control measures associated with new technologies.
Stay updated on the latest security threats.
Create reports and prepare briefing packages for presentation to customers, management, and senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold one or more current and relevant Penetration Testing certifications.
A solid foundational understanding of networking principals, security best practices, and systems administration is required.
Security Experience: 5-8 years’ experience in security and 3 or more years in offensive security testing.
Compelling written and verbal communicator.
Experience with Python/Go or similar, CSS/HTML and JavaScript.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in project teams and complete individual tasks in a timely manner.
A sense of personal accountability.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, working within the continental U.S., and will be subject to standard background checks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

penetration testingvulnerability researchnetwork penetration testinghost-based penetration testingsecurity testing applicationsPythonGoCSSHTMLJavaScript

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingteamworktime managementpersonal accountability

Certifications

Penetration Testing certifications