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 *
Accelerate progress at Army acquisition programs by integrating critical data and documentation, ensuring compliance and support for multiple C-RAM and IAMD projects with a focus on programmatic effic...
5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer – Agentic AI Tools
$166K - $249K *
Innovate with cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate threat research and cybersecurity. Lead development of autonomous agents, collaborate across teams, and enhance AI-driven marketing tools. Shape secur...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer – Agentic AI Tools
$166K - $249K *
Engineer state-of-the-art AI agents to enhance threat research and security tools. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative solutions in AI security, application security, and marketing, deliverin...
1 week ago
Senior Security Engineer - Product Security
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of securing software products, driving application security initiatives, conducting assessments, and partnering with engineering teams to enhance secure development...
2 weeks ago
Senior Security Engineer - Splunk
$140K - $175K *
Transform your career by leading advanced Splunk security engineering initiatives. Enhance federal cybersecurity operations through innovative design, implementation, and optimization of Splunk infras...
2 weeks ago
Director, Infrastructure Security
$285K - $335K *
Transform the future of infrastructure security by leading a high-performing team of engineers to design, build, and scale foundational security solutions for our expansive GPU-cloud operations, enhan...
1 week ago
$152K - $228K *
Champion security excellence by enhancing monitoring and incident response capabilities for a large-scale cloud platform, leveraging advanced technologies to optimize security operations and foster co...
Today
$80K - $128K *
Contribute to the design and implementation of robust network systems, ensuring specifications meet business needs. Enhance network performance through analysis, testing, and monitoring while staying...
1 week ago
$190K - $220K *
Partner with us to drive impactful sales solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in cybersecurity. Collaborate with the sales team to deliver effective demos and develop innovative solutions...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Transform your career by joining a dedicated team protecting critical systems. In a hands-on role, you'll engage in vulnerability management, incident response, and threat monitoring while collaborati...
5 days ago
$115K - $176K *
Contribute to sales success by translating customer needs into tailored technology solutions. Engage in pre-sales activities, conduct demonstrations, and manage customer relationships with a focus on...
1 week ago
TEMPEST RF Technician - ADF Secure Construction Expert
$80K - $95K *
Drive mission-critical success by leveraging your expertise in TEMPEST RF testing and secure facility evaluations. Collaborate with teams to conduct RF analysis and support secure construction efforts...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role involves collaboration with various technical teams to e...
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Test Engineer – Integration, Test, and Documentation
$135K - $155K *
Drive the integration and testing of advanced systems for national security. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, ensure thorough documentation, and validate system performanc...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion quality and performance by designing automated testing solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to create robust test frameworks, ensure software reliability, and drive continuous improv...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive the development and administration of innovative ServiceNow workflows, ensuring user access standards and efficient incident management while leading upgrades and maintenance for high-performanc...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's tackling high-priority intelligence challenges by applying creativity and technical mastery in cyber operations, focusing on malware analysis, incident support, and innovative solut...
1 week ago
Information Security Specialist ( Attack Surface Reduction)
$96K - $136K *
Champion security excellence by detecting and mitigating threats, driving analysis and risk reduction strategies, while fostering collaboration across diverse teams to enhance enterprise defenses agai...
3 weeks ago
Information Security Specialist ( Attack Surface Reduction)
$96K - $136K *
Transform security protocols by hunting threats using advanced analytics, proactive threat detection, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead efforts to enhance threat mitigation and data security ac...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Data and Platform Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Optimize backend data infrastructure to enhance analytics and customer experience. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and maintain scalable databases, cloud architecture, and APIs that drive i...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Security Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Join our team to drive security throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring secure design and development practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, enhance testing, and enable develo...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $216K *
Empower the Intelligence Community by analyzing and delivering vital intelligence products while excelling in a blended team setting through superior communication and analytical skills...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join us to lead quality assurance and automated testing initiatives, ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards while collaborating with government stakeholders and engineering teams...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion quality assurance efforts, driving automated testing and accessibility compliance across enterprise software initiatives, while leading comprehensive test plans and ensuring readiness for pro...
3 weeks ago
Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading cross-functional cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring effective execution of security programs, stakeholder alignment, and risk management across various organizational doma...
2 weeks 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.