Associate Penetration Tester – Network Security
Evolve Security
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Work under the guidance of more experienced team members
- Deliver network and cloud assessments
- Build core skills, learn methodologies, tools, and reporting standards
- Utilize system administration skills for vulnerability scanning, configuration assessments, and testing infrastructure improvements
- Develop skills necessary to become a penetration tester
Requirements
- 1–3 years of general IT and/or cyber security experience
- Practical knowledge of networking fundamentals and configuration and vulnerability management
- Able to run port scans and network mapping (using tools like Nmap)
- Familiar with fundamental protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
- Aware of common network attack vectors (e.g. open ports, default credentials)
- Eager to learn and receptive to feedback
- Capable of documenting findings and drafting portions of reports, though these will be reviewed by seniors
- Beginning to develop communication skills – for example, can explain a discovered vulnerability clearly to the team
- Knowing when to ask questions or seek help
- Teamwork is important; junior members are expected to collaborate and take direction well
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare
- 401(k) match
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid/remote work with annual vacation reimbursement
- Parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
networking fundamentalsvulnerability managementport scanningnetwork mappingTCP/IPDNSHTTPvulnerability scanningconfiguration assessmentspenetration testing
Soft Skills
eager to learnreceptive to feedbackdocumenting findingscommunication skillsteamworkcollaborationtaking directionasking questionsseeking help