Penetration Tester 2 (Hybrid - Seattle)

Nordstrom • Seattle, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Us Nordstrom is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security. As part of our Cyber Security and Privacy Team, you'll help protect our customers, employees, and business through proactive mitigation of cyber risks. Position Summary The Penetration Tester II will conduct penetration tests across web, network, and cloud environments. This role identifies vulnerabilities, exploits weaknesses, assesses the likelihood and impact to Nordstrom, and writes detailed penetration test reports for stakeholders. The Penetration Tester II works independently on standard assessments and collaborates with senior Penetration Testers on complex engagements.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, offensive security, ethical hacking, or related security assessment roles
• Working knowledge of common penetration testing tools and frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound, or similar)
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with Active Directory, authentication mechanisms, and common exploitation techniques
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate technical findings for diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate or seek guidance
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent assessments
• Commitment to ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive security information
• Bachelors Degree or Masters in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related experience required
• Relevant certification(s) (e.g., Pentest+, CEH, GPEN, OSCP)
• Security Testing: Executes penetration tests and validates vulnerabilities
• Security Engineering: Automates testing tasks and supports remediation
• Threat Analysis: Identifies risks and communicates technical findings

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute reconnaissance activities across diverse systems and environments.
• Conduct standard penetration tests independently across networks, applications, and cloud environments with moderate support from Senior Analysts.
• Perform authenticated and unauthenticated testing to identify and confirm exploitable vulnerabilities
• Execute exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities and thoroughly document security impact
• Tune scanning and enumeration tools to minimize false positives and validate findings
• Participate in purple team engagements, carrying out scripted simulations, and validating results.
• Document findings with detailed titles, affected assets, scope, and reproducible evidence.
• Provide actionable remediation guidance and safe interim mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to validate fixes.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees