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Senior Penetration Tester
Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to join our Chicago cybersecurity team. This role will support penetration testing operations across applications, networks, and enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, proven experience in vulnerability research and exploitation, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative offensive security team.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing operations in accordance with DHS and industry best practices.
• Perform web application, network, and infrastructure testing using both commercial and open-source tools.
• Safely execute testing activities under defined operational guidance.
• Document findings in detailed reports with actionable remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with SOC, engineering, and defensive security teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to tool development, methodology refinement, and knowledge-sharing across the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 15 years of professional experience or Master’s degree and 13 years of professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
• Experience with at least 3 of the following tools:
  • Kali Linux
  • Metasploit
  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • Cobalt Strike
  • Tenable Nessus
  • WebInspect
  • Scuba
  • AppDetective
• Must hold one or more of the following certifications: GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEE, CISSP, or CEH.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior IT security or audit experience and Previous system administration experience. IT experience in a Computer Science discipline.
Funding Status: Unfunded/Contingent
Potential for Telework: No
Clearance Level Required: N/A
Travel: No
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Details: 

• Pay Rate / Range: $104 - $114

This program requires US Citizenship

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):  
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
  2. Weekly Direct Deposit
  3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
  4. 401(k) with match
  5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
  6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
  7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
  8. BB&T @ Work Program

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans

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