The Elliott Group

Cybersecurity Senior Penetration Tester

The Elliott Group$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field
  • 4+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience in a consulting environment
  • Experience with network, web application, API, vulnerability, and cloud security assessments
  • Current penetration testing certifications (e.g., OSCP, eCPPT, GPEN)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks like NIST and PCI DSS
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality results

Responsibilities

  • Execute penetration tests on various systems, including network and web apps
  • Conduct open-source intelligence reconnaissance to map attack surfaces
  • Perform wireless security assessments and validation
  • Carry out vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses
  • Document findings with risk ratings and remediation guidance
  • Collaborate with peers in technical reviews for consistent deliverables
  • Stay updated on vulnerabilities and security tools through research

Benefits

  • Generous time off and paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
  • First-class health and wellness benefits, including mental health counseling
  • One-on-one professional coaching
  • Leadership and career development programs
  • Access to unique experiences for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
As a member of the Elliott Davis Digital Cyber team, you will be responsible for having an in-depth knowledge of ethical hacking techniques and countermeasures to provide a variety of cybersecurity services to our clients. Our goal is to help protect our client's cybersecurity with the services we provide.

Responsibilities
  • Execute internal and external penetration tests against enterprise environments, including network, web application, API, mobile, wireless, and cloud-hosted systems, using industry-standard commercial and open-source tools
  • Perform open-source intelligence (OSINT) reconnaissance to support attack surface mapping and social engineering simulations
  • Conduct wireless security assessments, including WPA2/3 testing, rogue access point detection, and segmentation validation
  • Perform internal configuration reviews and vulnerability assessments, identifying attack paths, privilege escalation opportunities, and systemic security weaknesses
  • Document findings clearly and accurately, including risk ratings, exploitation evidence, business impact, and actionable remediation guidance
  • Collaborate with peers through technical peer review and quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and accuracy of deliverables
  • Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and tooling through ongoing research and hands-on lab work


Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • 4+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, preferably in a client-facing consulting environment
  • Demonstrated experience performing network, web application, API, vulnerability, and cloud security assessments
  • One or more current penetration testing certifications (e.g., OSCP, eCPPT, GPEN, OSWE, GWAPT, eWPT, PNPT)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think like an attacker and assess real-world risk
  • Familiarity with common security and compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently while maintaining high-quality client deliverables
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment with peer review and shared ownership of outcomes
  • Willingness to support after-hours testing as required by client engagements
  • Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor are a must


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We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.

About The Elliott Group

The Elliott Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of turbomachinery products for the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation industries. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. The Elliott Group offers a wide range of products and services, including centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, and control systems. The company has a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, and is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services.
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