Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington, or Herndon, Virginia; work in a SCIF in Seattle or Northern Virginia is required. Periodic travel to client locations may be required.

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 annual salary

Company

hirify.global provides cloud and cybersecurity services, including FedRAMP third-party assessments, cyber risk quantification, regulatory compliance advisory, and offensive security solutions.

What you will do

• Conduct network, API, web, mobile, cloud, and social engineering penetration tests.
• Work with delivery teams and customers throughout security assessment engagements.
• Explain vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements to customers.
• Prepare final reports, deliver project readouts, and coordinate engagement readiness.
• Maintain customer and stakeholder relationships while managing multiple priorities.
• Train and mentor junior team members and pursue relevant professional certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent experience.
• At least two years of professional services experience and three years of web application and network penetration testing experience.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, such as Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ruby.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and familiarity with OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, or PTES.
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Northern Virginia or Seattle, Washington.
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, plus eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• eCPPT, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or GPEN certification.
• Experience assessing cloud environments and varied technology stacks.
• Knowledge of network architecture, network devices and services, development platforms, and software suites.
• Experience creating technical content for websites, whitepapers, or blog posts.
• Experience working alongside compliance specialists conducting security control assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Flexible time off, eleven paid holidays, annual bonuses, and spot awards.
• Training stipends, certification reimbursement, access to more than 30,000 online training courses, and home office and phone allowances.