Senior Penetration Tester – 100% Remote Work Possible

Pentest Factory GmbH

Senior Penetration Tester at Pentest Factory specializing in penetration tests and security analyses. Focused on web applications and API security with the flexibility of remote work.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting penetration tests and security assessments, with a strong focus on web applications, API interfaces, and infrastructure. Proficient in developing automation tools and scripts, and knowledgeable in open security standards such as OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK.

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OSCP CertificationPenetration TestingWeb Application SecurityScripting LanguagesAPI Security

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingSecurity AssessmentWeb Application SecurityAPI SecurityNetworkingScripting LanguagesSecurity BenchmarkingAutomation ToolsProof-of-Concept DevelopmentLive-Hacking Scenarios

Soft Skills

Enthusiasm for IT SecurityPassion for ITWillingness to Travel

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCP Certification

Industry Keywords

OWASPMITRE ATT&CKOpen Security Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently plan and conduct penetration tests and security assessments.
Primary focus on web applications, API interfaces, and infrastructure.
Develop tools and scripts for automation.
Develop proof-of-concepts for attack scenarios.
Perform security benchmarking.
Design and prepare live-hacking scenarios.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a penetration tester or IT security consultant.
OSCP certification required.
Business-fluent German (C1–C2) and very good English (C1).
Expertise in web applications, API interfaces, and networking.
Willingness to travel for on-site consulting and audits (infrequent).
Knowledge of open security standards and projects, including OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK.
Passion for IT and IT security.
Enthusiasm for new technical challenges.
Experience with scripting languages.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time employment contract.
30 days of vacation.
Company pension scheme.
Comprehensive onboarding.
Long-term perspective with a 5-year plan.
Interesting projects and clients.
Training and certification opportunities.
Team events and flat hierarchies.
Modern equipment provided.