Penetration Tester / Security Testing Specialist

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TYPE OF WORK

Gig

WAGE / SALARY

TBD

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

May 26, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Penetration Tester / Security Testing Specialist (Short-Term Project)

We are seeking an experienced penetration tester to perform a focused security assessment of a new application platform that includes:

Web application components
Desktop application
Mobile/tablet app
APIs and backend workflows

This is a term remote project.

Responsibilities:

Perform penetration and vulnerability testing
Identify security weaknesses and attack vectors
Test authentication, permissions, APIs, forms, and workflows
Assess risks related to public/mass consumer use
Provide a clear report outlining findings, severity, and recommendations

Requirements:

Proven experience with penetration testing and application security
Experience testing web, desktop, and/or mobile applications
Familiarity with common security testing tools and methodologies
Ability to clearly document findings and remediation recommendations

Preferred Certifications:

One or more of the following certifications is strongly preferred:

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester)
PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester)
CISSP (for broader security expertise)
Preferred Experience

Experience with tools such as:

Burp Suite
OWASP ZAP
Metasploit
Nessus
Kali Linux
Wireshark

Knowledge of:

OWASP Top 10
API security testing
Authentication/session vulnerabilities
Load and abuse testing
Project Details
Remote
Approximately 1 week engagement
Potential for ongoing security review work

To Apply

Please send:

A short introduction
Relevant penetration testing/security experience
Certifications held
Examples of similar projects completed
Tools you commonly use
Other experience you feel is relevant to share

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