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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Staff+ Software Engineer, Security Infrastructure
$200K - $300K *
Transform security practices at scale by developing tools and automation for software engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve security through innovative solutions, AI integration, and pr...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $190K *
Transform national security space systems as a Mission Security Engineer, integrating cybersecurity expertise, compliance, and innovative solutions to ensure robust protections for critical warfightin...
5 days ago
AOUSC - Forensic and Malware Lead
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity, leading digital forensics and malware analysis. You'll support critical investigations across diverse environments, ensuring the integrity of sens...
1 week ago
AOUSC - Forensic and Malware Lead
$100K - $130K *
Analyze and lead advanced digital forensics and malware investigations, providing subject matter expertise for a federal cybersecurity program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify thre...
1 week ago
$90K - $130K *
Accelerate your career in a dynamic role where you will enhance cloud automation, collaborate across teams, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a fast-paced environment, ensuring optimal performance of ap...
2 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Explore innovative security solutions while leading compliance programs to ensure organizational safety. You will work collaboratively across teams to build awareness and improve security practices, a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Principal Research Engineer - Code
$250K - $350K *
Drive the creation of cutting-edge coding datasets and environments. Oversee project execution with a focus on data quality, team leadership, and collaboration with frontier AI labs to enhance coding...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Unlock potential by spearheading quality and operational excellence initiatives across multi-site manufacturing processes, empowering cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable performance improvem...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Java (TS/SCI w/Poly)
$104K - $166K *
Develop and enhance web-based applications for data management, employing Agile methodologies. Collaborate with teams to implement complex algorithms and ensure compliance with stringent performance s...
Reposted 1 week ago
$114K - $152K *
Empower enterprises by delivering top-tier technical solutions and building long-term client partnerships. Showcase Tenable's innovative security products, facilitate critical sales engagements, and p...
Yesterday
$70K - $95K *
Champion technical solutions by collaborating with users and teams to develop, maintain, and enhance diverse applications and systems, ensuring they align with business needs and performance standards...
3 days ago
$115K - $180K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to secure national security space systems through innovative cybersecurity practices and compliance strategies, ensuring robust protection of classified info...
5 days ago
Senior Technician, Test & Integration
$86K - $181K *
Lead diverse teams in testing and debugging of advanced electronic systems, leveraging over 8 years of experience in hardware testing, automation, and RF technologies to drive product quality and oper...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a pivotal team to architect and optimize advanced DevSecOps pipelines for a key Department of War initiative, ensuring operational resilience and collaboration across multiple classified networks...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion testing excellence in embedded systems for vital DoD programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability of hardware/software. Your insights will enhance defense clients...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Security Engineer, GRC Automation
$153K - $214K *
Champion the automation of GRC operations by designing integrations and dashboards to enhance security and compliance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to operationalize GRC platforms, ensuring sc...
1 week ago
Expert Sécurité - PCSIRT - SIEM
$90K - $120K *
Transform your career by delivering security expertise in a dynamic 24/7 SOC environment. Drive innovative security use cases and collaborate globally to combat cyber threats while enhancing the compa...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $142K *
Transform the future of mobile development by leading the design, build, and launch of secure, high-quality applications for iOS and Android, working collaboratively in a dynamic Scrum environment tha...
1 week ago
$110K - $140K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading small projects, enhancing client relationships, and delivering precision in discipline-specific designs while evolving through mentorship and collaborative t...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Test Automation Engineer - Secret Clearance Required
$105K - $140K *
Advance your career by leading test automation in mission-critical systems for the DoD. Drive innovation, mentor engineers, and collaborate on diverse projects involving web and mobile applications to...
Reposted yesterday
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
$100K - $130K *
Join the Mantis Security Team to develop security designs, conduct risk analysis, and manage cyber security compliance efforts, ensuring robust information security integration and protocol adherence...
2 weeks ago
Threat Exposure Management Analyst
$110K - $186K *
Partner with us to elevate our cybersecurity program, focusing on threat-informed exposure management. Your expertise will drive risk reduction and strengthen business service protection through compr...
Yesterday
Threat Exposure Management Analyst
$110K - $186K *
Shape our cybersecurity strategy by analyzing threats and prioritizing exposures to enhance risk reduction for critical business services, while collaborating cross-functionally to validate and remedi...
Yesterday
Staff Engineer - Product Security
$110K - $230K *
Tackle application security challenges across hybrid systems. Lead initiatives in securely developing code, implementing automated scanning tools, and cultivating secure engineering practices while me...
2 days ago
Staff Engineer - Product Security
$110K - $230K *
Transform application security in hybrid cloud environments by leading tooling initiatives, automating processes, and integrating security practices that ensure secure code development across engineer...
2 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.