Software Penetration Tester

ADT•Whitpain Township, PA

15h

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Software Penetration Tester to evaluate the security of our applications and systems. The ideal candidate will simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities, assess risk levels, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen our security posture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of: Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
Strong understanding of: Operating systems (Linux, Windows)
Strong understanding of: Application architectures
Experience with penetration testing tools such as: Metasploit
Experience with penetration testing tools such as: Burp Suite
Experience with penetration testing tools such as: Nmap
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Familiarity with scripting/programming (Python, JavaScript, Bash, etc.)
Understanding of authentication, encryption, and secure coding practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ethical mindset and professionalism
Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Industry certifications such as: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Industry certifications such as: GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices

Responsibilities

Conduct penetration testing on web, mobile, and desktop applications identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities.
Perform manual and automated testing using industry tools
Analyze source code for security flaws (secure code review)
Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities
Prepare detailed technical reports and risk assessments
Stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
Assist in developing security policies and best practices
Perform re-testing to validate fixes

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $98,000.00 - $182,000.00 and is based on experience and qualifications.
Certain roles are eligible for annual bonus and may include equity.
These awards are allocated based on company and individual performance.
We offer employees access to healthcare benefits
a 401(k) plan and company match
short-term and long-term disability coverage
life insurance
wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others
Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year.
Your accrual rate increases after your first year.
We also offer 6 paid holidays.