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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$110K - $130K *
Join us to design and optimize enterprise CDN platforms that enhance content delivery for large-scale digital applications while ensuring operational reliability across distributed environments...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform data analysis by developing models to validate randomness, supporting security certifications, and collaborating with vendors to enhance compliance and testing practices in a dynamic, remote...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Join a team that leads network engineering, driving innovative designs and robust operations while building a high-caliber team to meet future demands in an evolving market...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$66K - $106K *
Champion compliance and security processes while overseeing program activities, ensuring adherence to NISPOM and DOD standards. Collaborate with teams and manage security clearances, training programs...
2 weeks ago
Senior/Lead Cyber Security - Incident Response Engineer
$136K - $214K *
Champion incident response excellence by leading exercises, enhancing cross-team collaboration, and ensuring organizational preparedness. Manage the entire incident lifecycle to build robust security...
3 weeks ago
Lead Specialist, Federal Solutions Architect
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of cybersecurity by leading multi-cloud solutions in compliance with federal regulations. Guide a team of experts to design secure architectures and interface with federal clients...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Specialist, Federal Solutions Architect
$120K - $145K *
Innovate your career by leading the design and deployment of secure multi-cloud environments while ensuring strict compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations. Guide a talented team and interfac...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that champions network architecture excellence, ensuring robust security and optimal performance across diverse platforms. Lead integration initiatives and drive modernization efforts to e...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of operations in a dynamic DevOps environment. Lead a group of support engineers, solve complex problems, and enhance application performance through innovative s...
3 weeks ago
JR Software Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer
$86K - $138K *
Engineer automated test suites to validate core satellite communication services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance software quality, and support CI/CD integration in a secure environme...
1 week ago
JR Software Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer
$86K - $138K *
Innovate the future of satellite communications by enhancing automated testing frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure top-notch quality in software releases through effective...
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$55K - $106K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop software applications, ensuring code quality and performance while participating in agile processes and continuous learning of industry be...
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RVP, Solution Engineering - Central
$210K - $322K *
Lead a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers to enhance customer outcomes and drive technical sales execution, fostering collaboration across multiple departments while maintaining the foundatio...
4 weeks ago
Product Manager Vulnerability & Threat Intelligence (Global Security)
$110K - $130K *
Transform reporting systems through modernization and integration of advanced analytics. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering tailored so...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Automation Endpoint Test Engineer (Laptop & VDI)
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and automation of enterprise endpoint validation to enhance patch release efficiency, ensuring quality through rigorous testing across multiple platforms while collaborating with stak...
3 weeks ago
Lead Automation Endpoint Test Engineer (Laptop & VDI)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the design and automation of endpoint testing for enterprise validation. Accelerate patch and application releases while ensuring quality through functional and performance testing across various...
3 weeks ago
Lead Automation Endpoint Test Engineer (Laptop & VDI)
$110K - $130K *
Manage the validation and automation of enterprise endpoint testing, ensuring rapid certification with measurable quality across diverse environments including Windows and macOS. Lead a team to enhanc...
3 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Tester 2 - TS clearance required - Washington DC area
$80K - $95K *
Drive quality assurance for Pega applications by designing and executing functional test cases, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage throughout the SDLC...
2 weeks ago
Lead Network Security Engineer - Palo Alto
$110K - $130K *
Strategize the design and management of secure network architectures in large-scale environments while ensuring compliance and operational integrity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Grow your career with this innovative role leading data engineering solutions that support advanced analytics and object-based intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and imple...
3 weeks ago
Automated Test Engineer Expert
$116K - $210K *
Champion quality assurance by designing and executing manual and automated tests to ensure the reliability of access control systems in a dynamic, agile environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance...
6 days ago
Automated Test Engineer Expert
$116K - $210K *
Lead the charge in ensuring the security and reliability of IT systems by conducting thorough testing of access control systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and maintaining quality standards...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Support naval integration in training and operations, enhancing the Marine Corps' capability in Joint Naval Operations. Collaborate with military staff to design exercises, analyze operational data, a...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of non-destructive testing by collaborating with a diverse team to develop, execute, and validate innovative test processes, ensuring compliance and quality for advanced hardware and...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Principal Security, Risk, and OT Solution Architect
$173K - $303K *
Join a dynamic team to drive innovative ServiceNow Risk and Security solutions, collaborating with customers to deliver exceptional outcomes, enhance practices, and facilitate seamless technology inte...
1 week 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.