A Penetration Tester, or Ethical Hacker, evaluates an organization's IT systems, networks, and software applications for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals. On Ladders, you will find an extensive range of top-paying Penetration Tester jobs across various industries.
At Ladders, we curate high caliber penetration tester positions that offer a minimum annual salary of $100,000. Our platform caters to professionals, making your job hunt easier and more efficient.
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$100K - $120K *
Champion cybersecurity excellence by performing web and application penetration testing. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities and provide impactful solutions while fostering a customer-f...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of security assessments for embedded and IoT devices. You'll evaluate hardware design vulnerabilities and communicate findings to enhance security across various industry applications...
4 weeks ago
OT Security Penetration Tester (Texas/Florida)
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine OT security assessments by leveraging your expertise in identifying risks within critical systems. Collaborate with clients to enhance security without disruption, ensuring reliability and s...
4 weeks ago
Penetration Tester, AWS Security
$136K - $184K *
Innovate security testing methodologies to protect AWS services at scale. Collaborate with a skilled team to combine automation findings with human insights, ensuring resilient security measures and c...
1 week ago
$110K - $150K *
Join us in enhancing cybersecurity through advanced penetration testing and Red Team operations, collaborating with experts to safeguard critical U.S. Government and DoD systems while driving innovati...
2 weeks ago
Senior Penetration Tester & Assessments Lead
$90K - $189K *
Lead, shape, and execute advanced penetration testing assessments, overseeing scoping, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures across various platforms, ensur...
Today
Associate, Compliance Security Penetration Tester
$64K - $117K *
Shape robust security frameworks by conducting diverse penetration tests and assessments. Collaborate with teams globally to simulate advanced cyberattacks and deliver top-notch client solutions, whil...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Advance our cybersecurity efforts by conducting penetration testing and offensive operations, collaborating closely with Blue Team members to enhance defense strategies for critical U.S. Government an...
1 week ago
OT Security Penetration Tester
$80K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining OT security by assessing and improving high-stakes systems. Leverage your expertise in security architecture and risk evaluation to enhance client operations while mainta...
Reposted 5 days ago
Autonomous Penetration testing Lead Consultant
$100K - $170K *
Explore new horizons in cybersecurity by leading innovative automated penetration testing initiatives, integrating adversarial tactics into workflow, and enhancing security practices to effectively ad...
4 weeks ago
$66K - $106K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cyber security by assessing vulnerabilities, performing penetration tests, and supporting incident responses. Collaborate in securing infrastructure while dev...
1 week ago
Network Security Penetration Tester, AppSTAR Network Security
$159K - $202K *
Join us to conduct critical network security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities in fulfillment center and cloud environments. Collaborate with top-tier security professionals to enhance Amazon's...
Reposted yesterday
Software Engineer, Back-End (Pentest Platform)
$199K - $235K *
Elevate your impact as you design and build real-time event-driven systems that revolutionize how pentest data is processed, transforming customer insights into immediate actions and shaping the futur...
6 days ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Internal & Cloud Pentesting
$144K - $180K *
Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and go-to-market initiatives for a cutting-edge cybersecurity portfolio, driving impactful messaging and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market pr...
6 days ago
Offensive Security Technical Lead
$105K - $231K *
Drive offensive security initiatives by leading penetration testing and red-team efforts. Own complex technical engagements, ensuring robust assessments and impactful remediation strategies for federa...
Today
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by driving Go development for our global Endpoint Agent. Collaborate in a fast-paced, remote environment, while delivering scalable, robust software solutions that ad...
1 week ago
Writer, Threat Intelligence & Communications
$100K - $120K *
Transform complex cybersecurity insights into compelling content. Collaborate with teams to create strategic narratives for diverse audiences, track threats, and manage multimedia projects to enhance...
3 weeks ago
Writer, Threat Intelligence & Communications
$100K - $120K *
Help us translate complex cybersecurity insights into engaging narratives for diverse audiences, crafting strategic content that influences stakeholders from practitioners to executives, while oversee...
4 weeks ago
Writer, Threat Intelligence & Communications
$100K - $120K *
Empower strategic storytelling in cybersecurity as you create compelling executive-facing content. Collaborate with technical teams to translate insights, manage projects, and engage diverse audiences...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower our global Security Team by analyzing and responding to security incidents. Contribute to diverse cyber defense functions and enhance our detection and incident response capabilities in a fast...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Play a key role in enhancing our security posture by managing vulnerabilities, developing policies, and leading compliance efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvem...
2 weeks ago
Senior Security Developer, Vulnerability Management
$110K - $130K *
Champion a transformative approach to vulnerability management by designing AI-driven automation and integrations that streamline workflows, enhance security, and minimize manual effort across the sof...
Today
Director, Application Security
$150K - $180K *
Advance security initiatives by overseeing risk management, compliance, and strategic vision for application security across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance software security and...
1 week ago
Engineering Director, Application Security
$250K - $300K *
Shape the future of application security by leading a talented team, ensuring high-quality audits and research, while fostering team growth and nurturing client relationships across a variety of compl...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming vulnerability management into a unified program. Lead client engagement and drive process standardization while collaborating with technical teams to ensure effective r...
2 weeks ago
What does a Penetration Tester do?
A Penetration Tester evaluates an organization's IT infrastructure for potential vulnerabilities that could be leveraged by hackers. They use a range of tools and techniques to identify and document these security risks.
What skills are required to become a Penetration Tester?
Penetration Testers typically require technical skills such as understanding of networking protocols, coding, and knowledge of different operating systems. They must also have a strong grasp of cybersecurity principles.
What income can I expect as a Penetration Tester?
The salary for a Penetration Tester can vary, but positions listed on Ladders have a minimum annual income of $100K.
How can I increase my chances of finding a high-paying Penetration Tester job?
Joining Ladders will increase your chance of locating and applying to high paying Penetration Tester jobs. We specialize in jobs that meet the $100K minimum salary.