Alignerr is hiring: Lead Penetration Tester in San Francisco

Overview The Lead Penetration Tester evaluates system security through offensive testing, vulnerability identification, and exploitation workflows. This role focuses on replicating adversary behavior, documenting findings clearly, and validating mitigation strategies. Responsibilities Conduct penetration tests across applications, networks, and cloud systems Identify vulnerabilities and validate exploitability Perform post-exploitation analysis and summarize impact Document findings with clear severity assessments and remediation guidance Validate defensive assumptions and detection logic Support recurring red-team and purple-team engagements What You Bring Strong background in offensive security or pentesting Experience with common exploitation frameworks, tools, and methodologies Ability to write clear, structured technical reports Nice-to-Have Certifications (OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, etc.) welcome but not required Salary: $40 - $80 an hour Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr