MidGrowing growth
Penetration Tester
Think like an attacker to find weaknesses
$95,000 – $165,000/yrConduct authorized hacking exercises to discover security vulnerabilities.
Highlights
Common tasks
Run penetration tests, write exploit proofs-of-concept, and deliver remediation reports.
Potential downsides
Legal and scope constraints, repetitive findings, and burnout from adversarial mindset.
Skills
CodingProblem solvingSystems thinkingData analysis
Interests
TechnologyBuilding productsScience
Industries
Tech
Work style
TechnicalAnalyticalCollaborative
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