Penetration Tester

Fortreum

Join Fortreum as a Penetration Tester, specializing in cloud cybersecurity and compliance frameworks. Work with top-tier clients to enhance their security posture through testing and assessments.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing methodologies, including web application and network testing, while effectively advising clients on vulnerabilities and compliance. Strong ability to mentor junior team members and maintain positive customer relationships throughout engagements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Penetration TestingWeb Application TestingNetwork Penetration TestingScripting Languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Ruby)Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Penetration Testing MethodologiesVulnerability AssessmentRemediation StrategiesCompliance RequirementsProject Management

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

OWASPMITRE ATT&CKOSSTMMPTES

Certifications & Qualifications

FedRAMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesSCIFSecurity Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with all members of the team to conduct penetration testing of customer networks, applications (API, web, and mobile), and/or social engineering activities to achieve the customer’s objectives of the engagement.
Advise customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements
Prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers within established timelines
Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
Coordinate project readiness with internal teams and customers
Pursue continuous professional development in by achieving industry specific certifications (must be willing to meet FedRAMP certification requirements as outlined by A2LA)
Perform project readouts with customers to notify them of the outcome of their penetration test
Train and mentor junior team members
Interface with customers and other internal delivery team members through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of customer organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of equivalent job experience
2+ years of professional services experience
3+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience
Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.)
Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies
Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, and/or PTES
Ability to work in a SCIF in Northern Virginia or Seattle, Washington
Active Top Secret clearance or ability to get a Top Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401K plan with a 4% match
company paid short-term disability
company paid long-term disability
company paid AD&D and life insurance
flex time off
annual bonuses
training stipends
certification reimbursements
access to over 30,000 free online training courses
personal cell phone allowance
new hire and annual home office stipend
spot awards
eleven paid holidays