Penetration Tester – 1099 Contract
Location: Remote (U.S. Based)
Contract: 8 Months
Rate: $75/hour (1099)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join a high-impact security initiative within a leading enterprise environment. This is an 8-month 1099 contract, offering a focused opportunity to engage in offensive security testing across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
As a key member of the security team, you will simulate real-world attack scenarios, uncover vulnerabilities, and deliver clear, actionable insights to engineering and operations teams. This is a fully remote engagement with a collaborative and security-mature organization.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Perform advanced threat simulations, including red team and social engineering exercises.
- Identify vulnerabilities, develop proof-of-concepts, and provide detailed technical reports.
- Collaborate with internal teams to validate findings and support remediation efforts.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in offensive security strategy and tooling.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or offensive security.
- Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Cobalt Strike, and Kali Linux.
- Solid understanding of attack techniques aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP Top 10.
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar).
- Experience testing in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Industry certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, or equivalent are preferred.
Contract Details:
- 1099 Independent Contractor
- 8-Month Term
- $75/hour
- Fully Remote (U.S. only)
- Start: ASAP
Please note: not open to C2C. Do not contact if you are a third party vendor
