Consultant, Penetration Tester

Coalfire

. Join a collaborative and dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals to conduct cutting-edge penetration testing across a wide range of technologies and environments.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformIoTPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a collaborative and dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals to conduct cutting-edge penetration testing across a wide range of technologies and environments.
Play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world cyberattacks, and helping our clients strengthen their security posture.
Conduct internal and external network penetration testing, application security assessments (browser-based, API, mobile), cloud environment testing, social engineering engagements, and wireless assessments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience in network and/or application penetration testing
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Shell, or Ruby
Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, FEDRAMP, HITRUST, or FISMA)
1–3 years of experience in IT security audit and/or compliance roles
Strong technical foundation in networks, servers, workstations, and applications
Experience working in a consulting or client-facing role (minimum 3 years)
Strong communication and presentation skills—able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)
solid proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
Compliance-Driven Penetration Testing (e.g., PCI, FedRAMP)
Cloud Penetration Testing (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Network/Active Directory Penetration Testing
Application (Web/API/Mobile/Thick) Penetration Testing
Secure Code Review
Hardware or IoT Testing
Container Security Testing
AI or ML System Testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
flexible time off
certification and training reimbursement
digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
comprehensive insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

penetration testingnetwork penetration testingapplication security assessmentsscripting languagesPythonPowerShellShellRubycloud penetration testingsecure code review

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsclient-facing experiencecollaboration