Penetration Tester

Post Date

Jul 26, 2024

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77056
US
Dec 17, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

DSM-722023

Pay Rate

$38 - $47 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire multiple Penetration Testers in a 3-month Contract-to-Hire role for a large consulting client of ours. These candidates will be working closely with clients across the country to help with their testing needs. Some of the responsibilities are as follows.
Perform analysis and testing to verify the strengths and weaknesses of client IT environments utilizing commercial and open-source security testing tools
Perform internet penetration testing (blackbox/greybox /whitebox testing) and network architecture reviews (manual/automated)
Perform other security testing tasks such as wireless penetration testing, social engineering campaigns (email, web, phone, physical, etc.), mobile application testing, embedded device testing, and similar activities meant to identify critical weaknesses within client environments
Assist with the development of remediation recommendations for identified findings
Identify and clearly articulate findings to senior management and clients
Help identify improvement opportunities for clients
$50/hr to $75/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

3-5 years of experience within the cybersecurity space, with a preference for prior consulting or professional services backgrounds
3-5 years of experience of doing network, web application, and cloud penetration testing
Technical background in networking/system administration, security testing or related fields
Ability to write at a "publication" quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the clients senior management team
In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, Perl, Python, Bash, or C experience and operating system configuration and security experience (Windows, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
Must have at least one or the ability to attain these certifications Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN); Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP); or equivalent development or testing certification (ECSA, CEPT, CPTE, CPTS, etc.)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Cloud pen testing
Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.