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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Analyze and improve CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure while enhancing site reliability and optimizing operational performance. Collaborate with development teams to ensure high availability and...
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Cyber Incident Handler - Intermediate
$75K - $95K *
Engage in critical cyber defense initiatives by evaluating alerts, conducting event triage, and formulating strategies to protect vital information networks. Collaborate with experts to improve securi...
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Senior QA Tester DHS Public Trust (Remote)
$67K - $114K *
Deliver high-quality assurance by crafting comprehensive test scripts, ensuring compliance with best practices, and working closely with development in an agile environment to meet project standards e...
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$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of infrastructure reliability by designing, building, and operating AWS-based systems. Collaborate with product engineers to enhance observability, security, and CI/CD processes for s...
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Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E
$120K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to protecting users by investigating sophisticated threats. Shape innovative strategies for detection and enforcement while leveraging advanced data analysis to combat abu...
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$156K - $215K *
Pioneer innovative integrations as a Staff Forward Deploy Engineer, delivering effective solutions to customer challenges. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance while leading technic...
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Lead the charge in advancing cybersecurity across diverse IT systems, implementing robust security solutions, and collaborating with teams to protect critical business assets while influencing securit...
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$90K - $120K *
Transform infrastructure security practices by implementing and maintaining distributed firewall policies and micro-segmentation rules, while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance platform s...
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Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E
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Transform the landscape of security by investigating threats, automating processes, and innovating tools to protect users from online harm. Join a dynamic team to tackle complex cases and drive impact...
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Senior Cybersecurity Professional
$100K - $130K *
Pioneer next-gen cybersecurity initiatives for national defense. As an expert, you'll ensure integration and assessment of multifaceted security measures in advanced weapon systems while leading compl...
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Senior Distinguished Technologist - Pre-Sales AI & Data Center Networking
$257K - $500K+*
Elevate your career by architecting solutions for AI and networking challenges globally. Engage with industry leaders to design scalable infrastructure and influence multi-billion-dollar deals. Drive...
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Senior QA Tester DHS Public Trust (Remote)
$67K - $114K *
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, ensuring top-tier quality standards for projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, delivering clear documentation and recommendations on best...
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$77K - $176K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines and secure infrastructure, ensuring continuous integration and delivery of cutting-edge applicatio...
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$100K - $150K *
Drive innovation as a full-stack Software Engineer using C#/.NET Core. Collaborate to build scalable solutions, enhance product offerings, and contribute to a safer world, all while continuously impro...
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Security Specialist III- TS/SCI Clearance
$85K - $110K *
Champion the execution of COMSEC operations, ensuring lifecycle management and security of communications systems while overseeing equipment, issuing material, and maintaining compliance with NSA poli...
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$90K - $120K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Field Application Engineer, providing technical expertise and support. Collaborate with teams and customers to deliver effective product demonstrations and training...
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Technical Manager (Digital Forensics & Incident Response)
$146K - $234K *
Join us as a Technical Manager to lead Digital Forensics and Incident Response initiatives, overseeing incident investigations and managing a team while serving as the primary technical liaison for st...
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Project Manager - Construction Material Testing
$70K - $95K *
Manage construction material testing projects, ensuring quality and compliance while maintaining client relationships and supervising teams. Lead budget monitoring, contract negotiations, and project...
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Software QA Engineer - API & Cloud Testing
$85K - $110K *
Champion quality assurance initiatives by validating cloud-native applications and APIs, managing user acceptance testing, and driving excellence in automated testing to ensure high-quality software r...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Collaborate with the Director of Security to drive BWE’s security initiatives, enhancing our identity, Azure, and endpoint management. Contribute to building robust governance standards and optimize s...
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$100K - $130K *
Champion security excellence by driving strategic initiatives and enhancing BWE's defense across identity, Azure, and endpoint security domains while fostering collaboration with the Director of Secur...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a team of elite software developers dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of US Navy aircraft systems. Engage in the full software development lifecycle while contributing to mission-critical s...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive innovation in Navy aircraft systems by collaborating with top software engineers to enhance mission capabilities, ensuring performance and scalability while adhering to best practices in agile d...
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$95K - $115K *
Engineer exceptional backend solutions for advanced military aircraft systems. Collaborate with top professionals to enhance mission capabilities and ensure the safety of naval operations while adheri...
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Principal Performance Engineer Lead
$169K - $304K *
Explore new frontiers in AI by optimizing inference performance at a global scale. Collaborate with engineers to enhance model accuracy and speed, employing cutting-edge techniques and hardware-aware...
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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.