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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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Vault
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in automating testing processes and enhancing quality for web applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to craft innovative strategies that ensure a seamless user experience while m...
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$87K - $155K *
Transform secure development processes as you design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, supporting cloud and container-based environments while enhancing security practices across the engineeri...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the Vulnerability Management Program by assessing and prioritizing security vulnerabilities across enterprise technology. Collaborate with teams to enhance remediation efforts and improve ove...
3 weeks ago
Director IAM, Amazon Foundational Security Services
$264K - $350K *
Lead the charge in transforming software development operations, enhancing security, and streamlining access controls across Amazon. Engage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while...
Reposted 1 week ago
$79K - $97K *
Empower innovative cybersecurity solutions by testing and enhancing FortiGate products. Collaborate with global teams to maintain high standards in product development and troubleshooting, ensuring cu...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, driving the development and maintenance of innovative platform solutions using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to empower teams and enhance product...
5 days ago
$123K - $166K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize deployment and maintenance of bare-metal infrastructure while ensuring UDS reliability and scalability in a secure environment. Drive best practices and...
1 week ago
$123K - $166K *
Drive the development and reliability of a cloud-based platform environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance CI/CD, manage Kubernetes clusters, and ensure secure and scalable operations while ment...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $159K *
Engage in the comprehensive management of the FedRAMP readiness effort, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure timely execution and visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies for su...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Tackle complex testing challenges by developing master plans and executing rigorous test cases across various projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality assurance and refine testing processes...
6 days ago
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Unlock potential by implementing test automation strategies and developing frameworks. Collaborate across teams to enhance initiatives, coordinate testing for web applications, and drive quality throu...
6 days ago
$123K - $166K *
Empower the deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes platforms in a secure environment. Collaborate with teams to advocate best practices ensuring the platform is reliable, secure, and scalable while...
6 days ago
Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity and privacy for IT projects. Collaborate with specialists to mitigate risks, support performance management, and implement strategic privacy ini...
5 days ago
ServiceNow Technical Platform & QA Lead
$110K - $130K *
Join us to manage and optimize ServiceNow environments, ensuring quality and stability. Collaborate across departments to drive technical solutions and certifications while leading QA strategies for e...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Champion the development of high-quality web applications, collaborating across teams and contributing innovation in front-end architecture within an Agile environment...
5 days ago
Mid Enterprise Account Executive
$100K - $120K *
Transform mid-market sales with ownership of the full sales cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth by engaging with security leaders and effectively addressing their bu...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $190K *
Elevate cybersecurity efforts by managing IAM operations and network security oversight, ensuring compliance and risk assessment in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to implement robust se...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $190K *
Drive cybersecurity excellence by managing IAM initiatives, ensuring compliance, and implementing risk assessment frameworks. Collaborate on monitoring strategies to enhance network security within a...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing electronic assembly testing and development by conducting functional tests, troubleshooting complex circuits, and enhancing processes to ensure high performan...
2 days ago
Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer
$90K - $125K *
Shape the future of application security by partnering with engineering and product teams to enhance secure coding practices, conduct thorough assessments, and implement scalable solutions that protec...
3 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer
$90K - $125K *
Join a team that's enhancing application security through hands-on testing, automation, and collaboration with engineering and product teams. Safeguard applications and AI-driven components while adva...
3 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer
$90K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application security through hands-on assessment, automation, and developer collaboration, ensuring robust protections for services and AI-driven components t...
3 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer
$90K - $125K *
Optimize application security by integrating robust secure coding practices and enhancing automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard applications and AI components, ensuring secu...
3 weeks ago
Vulnerability Management SME / Product Analyst
$80K - $92K *
Partner with us to enhance vulnerability management through insightful analysis, driving modernization initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to elevate enterprise resilience and security post...
3 weeks ago
Director, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of governance and compliance by leading a global team focused on security strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while driving cultural change and transparency across a...
6 days 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.