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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$80K - $120K *
Execute comprehensive security assessments, manage penetration tests, and support innovative strategies to secure critical systems for high-profile clients across various industries, fostering growth...
1 week ago
Penetration Tester - Networks and Cloud
$82K - $154K *
Address security risks by executing penetration testing on diverse technologies. Bring your expertise to assess vulnerabilities and deliver impactful recommendations, while leading security testing op...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $165K *
Lead the charge in ethical hacking initiatives, overseeing security testing across networks, cloud, and AI technologies. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, enhance defenses, and safeg...
2 weeks ago
Application Security Consultant / Penetration Tester
$80K - $150K *
Advance security measures by conducting application assessments and penetration testing, while building strong client relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insig...
1 week ago
Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
$90K - $130K *
Contribute to a comprehensive security strategy through offensive assessments and engineering, enhancing the resilience of applications, networks, and cloud infrastructures while leading efforts in ri...
2 weeks ago
Security Assurance Penetration Tester
$71K - $119K *
Transform the future of security at scale by conducting penetration tests, validating vulnerabilities, and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures in a fast-paced environment focused on...
Today
$80K - $120K *
Innovate and lead hands-on security assessments of embedded and IoT devices, utilizing your offensive security and hardware expertise to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that impact client securi...
3 weeks ago
Ethical Hacker - OT Security Consultant
$90K - $120K *
Optimize client OT security by assessing systems without operational risk. Engage closely with clients to convey actionable insights while avoiding disruptions, leveraging deep expertise in sensitive...
4 weeks ago
Senior Security Consultant (Web Application Penetration Tester)
$90K - $130K *
Address security challenges as a Senior Security Consultant. Conduct web application penetration tests, mentor peers, and enhance client security through expertise and innovation in offensive cybersec...
3 weeks ago
Senior Security Consultant, Application Security
$75K - $175K *
Advance application security initiatives by leading manual code reviews, penetration tests, and threat modeling. Work closely with clients to strengthen their secure development processes, delivering...
2 weeks ago
WebApp Offensive Security Engineer
$196K - $242K *
Engineer innovative web application penetration tests, identifying critical vulnerabilities in real customer environments, and enhancing automated testing capabilities through expert manual analysis a...
4 weeks ago
$102K - $140K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of customer engagement by leveraging your technical expertise to lead pre-sales solutions, ensure smooth onboarding, and guide teams toward delivering exceptional...
3 weeks ago
Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer
$77K - $163K *
Unlock new potential by identifying zero-day vulnerabilities using advanced systems. Take charge of analyzing and designing innovative solutions while contributing to cutting-edge software application...
6 days ago
PAM Engineer / CyberArk Specialist
$90K - $130K *
Transform privileged access management with a focus on CyberArk solutions. Support modernization efforts in various environments, implementing NIST practices and ensuring security across systems, fost...
2 days ago
Red Team Engineer/ Offensive Security Lead
$150K - $175K *
Elevate the security landscape by designing and operating an AI-driven red teaming harness. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams, manage vulnerabilities, and lead adversarial testing to strengthen defense...
Yesterday
$90K - $130K *
Engage in advanced threat detection by analyzing SaaS security data to uncover vulnerabilities, investigate incidents, and enhance detection capabilities through collaboration and cutting-edge methodo...
4 days ago
$100K - $150K *
Lead the charge in identifying vulnerabilities within Apple platforms through innovative research, utilizing advanced static and dynamic analysis techniques. Collaborate on proof-of-concept developmen...
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Staff Security Engineer, Application Security
$210K - $260K *
Partner with us to enhance our security program as a key driver in application security. Take charge of security domains, collaborate with engineering teams, and lead initiatives that ensure our syste...
2 days ago
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing cybersecurity for veterans' healthcare by securing complex systems, supporting cloud migration, and ensuring compliance with federal standards across healthcare envi...
1 week ago
Information Security - Offensive Security Analyst
$100K - $110K *
Engage your engineering skills and creativity to build and enhance offensive security capabilities. Drive technical assessments, develop custom tools, and collaborate with teams to transform security...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Security Engineer, Product AppSec
$198K - $367K *
Grow your career with a senior role focused on enhancing application security and vulnerability management. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development l...
2 weeks ago
Junior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)
$64K - $128K *
Join a team that's dedicated to identifying and analyzing zero-day vulnerabilities. Engage in software debugging while innovating design ideas to enhance vulnerability techniques within an advanced cy...
6 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading DevSecOps initiatives to enhance automation, CI/CD pipelines, and security for cloud infrastructure. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and DoD standar...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $92K *
Drive cybersecurity efforts within a portfolio setting, ensuring system security and compliance with federal guidelines while supporting VA Health Portfolio projects to improve care for Veterans and h...
6 days ago
Security Engineer III, Product AppSec
$151K - $251K *
Unlock potential by driving secure software development across cloud-native, enterprise, and AI product environments. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance secure coding pract...
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.