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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Drive innovative software solutions by developing, testing, and implementing algorithms in an agile environment. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project goals and mission success w...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and execution of secure CI/CD pipelines. Drive Agile methodologies and apply innovative practices to enhance cloud-native software releases in a dynamic, collabo...
3 weeks ago
$104K - $166K *
Unlock innovative software solutions as you develop and modernize mission-critical systems in a dynamic team, focusing on DDS-based architecture to enhance capabilities within the Department of Energy...
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$80K - $128K *
Transform military technology by taking ownership of software solutions for missile detection, ensuring system interoperability, and guiding agile development efforts across high visibility programs i...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of software solutions through innovative design, testing, and collaboration. You will develop robust applications, ensuring top-tier performance on highly availab...
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$104K - $166K *
Lead the charge in designing, developing, and testing advanced software systems. Collaborate across disciplines to define user needs and ensure software quality, while innovating solutions within proj...
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Senior/Staff Security Researcher
$190K - $319K *
Champion the future of software security as part of a dynamic research team, utilizing AI and program analysis to create impactful detection systems. Design innovative workflows, enhance product secur...
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Principal Information Systems Security Officer
$120K - $145K *
Advance security protocols by ensuring compliance and risk management for government systems. Leverage cybersecurity expertise to lead assessments, mitigate vulnerabilities, and oversee audits effecti...
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Prototype Security Investigator, Prototype Security Investigations
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Lead security initiatives by managing prototype investigations, ensuring robust protocols and relationship-building with cross-functional teams, while mitigating risks related to Amazon's innovative c...
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Join our dynamic team to provide technical support and system administration, ensuring seamless IT operations. Engage with government stakeholders and enhance system reliability while addressing diver...
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Join a team that's dedicated to securing the VA.gov Platform. As a Security Analyst, you'll collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure compliance, support security assessments, and translat...
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Engineer robust AI-driven AWS applications, combining full-stack expertise with innovative solutions. Collaborate to enhance user experiences and optimize performance while ensuring security and scala...
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Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly
$146K - $234K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative full-stack solutions that empower the Intelligence community. Collaborate closely within a fast-paced environment to enhance a cloud-based product for ELINT da...
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Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly
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Transform data visualization for the Intelligence community by developing a cloud-based software system that enhances ELINT collection accuracy and usability, ensuring seamless collaboration and docum...
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Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly
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Unlock potential by joining a dynamic software development team, focusing on Java-based applications for data management. Collaborate in an Agile environment tackling complex projects to streamline da...
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Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly
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Innovate by developing web-based applications that streamline IC data management, using Java within an Agile team. This role allows seasoned developers to enhance their skills in Java and associated t...
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Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding federal cybersecurity by developing and implementing controls, ensuring compliance, and managing risk in a dynamic ServiceNow environment. This role demand...
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$175K - $185K *
Join a cutting-edge team as an Automated Tester, where you'll define, document, and execute complex tests. Innovate within a fast-paced environment and maintain quality control, collaborating closely...
3 weeks ago
IT Security Operations Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by enhancing our organization's security framework. Engage in incident response, vulnerability management, and forensic investigations, while collaborating across departments to up...
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$88K - $105K *
Grow your career with an exciting role, developing applications with Pega and Java. Collaborate in an Agile environment, enhancing systems that support critical federal programs while upholding high c...
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Lead impactful marketing campaigns that drive growth and engage technical audiences by transforming complex ideas into actionable strategies, collaborating across teams, and ensuring project excellenc...
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$152K - $198K *
Shape the future of secure software integration and automation as a Lead DevSecOps Engineer. Drive CI/CD pipeline design, system testing, and mentorship while ensuring compliance for complex DoD softw...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect K-12 organizations. Manage firewalls, VPNs, and Active Directory while collaborating with technical teams and vendors. Drive security initiatives in...
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$100K - $120K *
Champion innovation by driving automation and scaling infrastructure in a multi-cloud AWS environment, ensuring reliability, security, and high availability for mission-critical systems with collabora...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's bridging technical execution and integration of security systems. You will configure and commission low-voltage solutions, ensuring system reliability for mission-critical environme...
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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.