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Inspira Enterprise

Penetration Tester

Inspira Enterprise, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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We are looking for a

Penetration Tester

with 2–5 years of hands‑on experience performing end‑to‑end security assessments across a variety of technologies and environments. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations of applications, networks, and infrastructure, identifying exploitable weaknesses, and delivering clear, actionable remediation guidance to stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Execute

comprehensive penetration tests

on diverse environments including:

Web and mobile applications

Internal and external networks

APIs and cloud‑hosted services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure components, Active Directory, and enterprise systems

Perform

threat modeling, exploitation, and post‑exploitation

activities to determine true business impact.

Assess both

technical and procedural security controls , validating configurations and identifying weaknesses in authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Develop and maintain

custom scripts, payloads, and automation tools

to enhance testing depth and efficiency.

Produce

detailed technical reports

with risk ratings, reproduction steps, and practical mitigation recommendations.

Deliver

executive summaries and presentations

that translate technical findings into business risk terms.

Collaborate with engineering, development, and security teams to

support remediation and retesting efforts .

Stay informed on

emerging vulnerabilities, exploits, and security frameworks , integrating new techniques into testing methodologies.

Contribute to the ongoing

refinement of internal testing standards, playbooks, and templates .

Required Qualifications

2–5 years

of professional experience in penetration testing, offensive security, or vulnerability research.

Strong knowledge of:

Web application security

(OWASP Top 10, API vulnerabilities)

Network and infrastructure security , including routing, segmentation, and privilege escalation

Operating system internals

(Windows, Linux) and common misconfigurations

Proficiency with leading tools such as:

Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Wireshark, SQLmap, Hydra, BloodHound, or equivalent frameworks

Scripting ability in

Python, PowerShell, or Bash

for custom exploitation or automation.

Familiarity with

cloud security testing

(AWS IAM, Azure AD, containerized workloads).

Excellent documentation and client‑facing communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

OSCP, eJPT, CEH, GPEN, HTB CPTS or similar offensive security certifications

Cloud or DevSecOps certifications

(e.g., AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500) are advantageous

Core Competencies

Analytical and detail‑driven with a strong understanding of risk prioritization

Skilled at

translating technical findings into business impact

Adaptable and resourceful across varying technologies and environments

Committed to continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting; Computer and Network Security

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