Junior Penetration Tester

Junior Penetration Tester Department : Information Technology Location : Onsite - Chicago, IL Role Type : 2-month Contract (Shift Time : 8PM - 4AM ) About Our Client Our client is a leading technology and security integrator providing innovative solutions that safeguard critical systems and data for government and commercial enterprises. They operate across multiple regions with a focus on delivering mission-driven results, maintaining a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and excellence in service delivery. Job Description We are seeking a 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. Duties and 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 Required Experience / Skills - Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 3 years of professional experience or Master's degree and 1 years of professional experience - Minimum of 1 years of experience in at least one of the following areas : incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics - Must hold one or more of the following certifications : GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEE, CISSP, or CEH - Experience with at least 3 of the following tools :

• Kali Linux
• Metasploit
• Burp Suite
• Nmap
• Cobalt Strike
• Tenable Nessus
• WebInspect
• Scuba
• AppDetective Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline Pay & Benefits Summary
• Pay rate up to 74 / h W2 Cybersecurity | Penetration Testing | GPEN | OSCP | CISSP | Ethical Hacking | Offensive Security | Chicago Jobs