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Entry-Level Penetration Tester Jobs

Get paid to hack companies (legally). Open to career changers, no CS degree required. Browse live openings below, or follow the free roadmap to get hired.

6
Open roles
4
Remote
$60k–$90k
Typical starting range
16–24 wks
Time to hired

6 open Penetration Tester roles

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CL

AI Security Research & Red Team Engineer

Cloudflare · Hybrid

On-site
$95k–$135k
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GR

Penetration Tester

Group-IB · Malaysia

On-site
$72k–$105k
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SO

Penetration Testing Analyst 3

Sophos · India

Remote
$65k–$95k
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SO

Senior Penetration Testing Analyst 1

Sophos · India

Remote
$120k–$165k
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SO

Senior Penetration Testing Analyst 2

Sophos · India

Remote
$120k–$165k
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CO

Rochester Institute of Technology | Division Hex – Pen Testing 2027 Summer Internship

Coalfire · United States

Entry LevelRemote
$72k–$105k
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How to get hired as a Penetration Tester

No experience yet? Here's the entry path, what the job is, who it fits, and the roadmap.

What you actually do

Companies hire you to hack their own systems before real hackers do.

This is for you if...

you love puzzles and creative problem-solving.

Core skills

LinuxNmapBurp SuiteOWASPReporting

Penetration Tester jobs, frequently asked

How do I get an entry-level Penetration Tester job with no experience?+
Companies hire you to hack their own systems before real hackers do. Most people break in within 16–24 wks by earning CEH, building a small home-lab portfolio, and applying to entry-level Penetration Tester roles, no CS degree required.
What does an entry-level Penetration Tester job pay?+
The typical starting range for Penetration Tester roles is $60k–$90k. Pay rises quickly with one or two years of experience and a role-specific certification.
What certification do Penetration Tester jobs require?+
CEH is the certification that moves the needle for entry-level Penetration Tester roles. Core skills employers look for: Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, OWASP, Reporting.

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