Network Penetration Tester: Senior Associate

Job#: 3053639

Job Description:

Network Penetration Tester: Senior Associate

Location: Tampa, Florida (Onsite)

Alternate Location: Dallas, Jersey

Role Overview

Reporting to the Offensive Cyber Operations Team Lead, you will be responsible for conducting advanced security assessments, including automated and manual testing, across a wide range of technologies and systems. As a senior technical assessor, you will participate in the planning, execution, and reporting of complex security tests designed to emulate real-world adversaries. You will be a key member of the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) team and are expected to contribute to threat modeling, emergent technology research, and a high-tempo testing schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct automated and manual security tests of information systems, including analysis of vulnerability scan results, compliance findings, and penetration test data.
• Utilize advanced techniques such as threat modeling, threat simulation, and social engineering to assess system risk.
• Research and understand a wide variety of existing and emerging technologies relevant to assessment activities.
• Develop test plans, create operational schedules, execute tests, and prepare detailed after-action reports.
• Document all activities in accordance with Information Security Policies and Offensive Cyber Operations team standard operating procedures.
• Participate in year-round testing cycles based on criticality, threat modeling, and new points of vulnerability (NPOV).
• Collaborate with teammates to support large, complex, and multi-assessor security projects.
• Maintain a professional bearing and represent the team effectively when interacting with system owners and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Experience: At least five (5) years of professional-level experience in one or more technical disciplines, including Penetration Testing, Networking, Firewalls, Server Administration, Encryption, Cloud, Containers, Databases, or Software Development.

Technical Skills: Possess hands-on, expert-level technical proficiency in at least one critical skill area. Demonstrate advanced understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Be proficient with multiple open-source and commercial security tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, AppDetective, Metasploit, NMAP). Have strong proficiency working with both UNIX-based and Microsoft operating systems, with deep systems engineering experience in at least one of them. Understand security guidelines such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-115.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold (or be working toward) multiple professional or associate-level certifications, such as CISSP, GCIH, MCSE, CCNP, RHCE, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCP, MPCE, or CEH.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze large volumes of data from complex systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exhibit strong critical-thinking ability and creativity in designing and executing test approaches.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required up to 10% to support global testing activities.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Tampa, FL, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

September 25, 2026

Pay Range:

$50 - $65 per hour

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