Principal Penetration Tester

Job Description

Principal Penetration Tester

Locations : This role will require a hybrid work schedule in one of our primary organizational hubs including : Johnston, RI - Pittsburgh, PA - Phoenix, AZ - Westwood or Medford, MA - Plano, TX - Iselin, NJ - Franklin, TN

Position Overview

At our organization, we are committed to innovation and excellence. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to shape a rewarding career filled with impactful challenges. The Principal Penetration Tester will play a critical role in building and shaping our newly formed penetration testing team, bringing deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to establish a world-class program. This role focuses on hands-on penetration testing across diverse environments, including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), applications, networks, and endpoints, while contributing to the strategic development of the team's methodologies, tools, and processes.

This position requires exceptional technical aptitude, a passion for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization's security posture. The Principal Penetration Tester will deliver detailed findings and actionable recommendations, maintaining clear communication with technical teams, leadership, and compliance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Penetration Testing Execution :

• Conduct advanced penetration tests across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), web and mobile applications, APIs, networks, and endpoints to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Develop and execute custom exploits, scripts, and attack scenarios to simulate real-world threats.

Team Building and Development :

Technical Expertise :

Reporting and Collaboration :

Process Improvement :

Required Experience and Skills

Education and Certifications

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity / paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit

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