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Lead Penetration Tester

Alignerr
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Role Overview

The Lead Penetration Tester evaluates system security through offensive testing, vulnerability identification, and exploitation workflows. This role focuses on replicating adversary behavior, documenting findings clearly, and validating mitigation strategies.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct penetration tests across applications, networks, and cloud systems
  • Identify vulnerabilities and validate exploitability
  • Perform post-exploitation analysis and summarize impact
  • Document findings with clear severity assessments and remediation guidance
  • Validate defensive assumptions and detection logic
  • Support recurring red-team and purple-team engagements

Must-Have

What You Bring

  • Strong background in offensive security or pentesting
  • Experience with common exploitation frameworks, tools, and methodologies
  • Ability to write clear, structured technical reports

Nice-to-Have

  • Certifications (OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, etc.) welcome but not required

$40 - $80 an hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary : $40 - $80

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