Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join our cybersecurity team in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and ethical hacking across networks, applications, and systems.

This role requires working onsite and actively collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, exploit, and report security weaknesses. Strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct manual and automated penetration testing on networks, applications, and systems.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Perform social engineering assessments and red team exercises as needed.
• Develop and deliver detailed findings reports with actionable remediation guidance.
• Stay current with the latest security threats, tools, and trends.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, etc.
• In-depth understanding of OWASP Top 10, network protocols, and secure coding practices.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud (AWS/Azure) environments.

Required Certifications (at least one):

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
• or equivalent recognized industry certification

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