Penetration Tester

Company Overview 

Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries. 

Job Summary: 

Arctiq is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a role as a Senior Security Assessor. This position requires extensive experience in related IT, IT security fields and a passion for continuous learning. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and reporting findings to help detect legacy and new security vulnerabilities in enterprise environments. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Develop and assist clients with creating requirements, identifying gaps and translating business requirements into security solutions. 
• Scope and perform penetration testing and vulnerability research of complex proprietary software and hardware for client services. 
• Perform network and host-based penetration testing using internal and commercially available tools. 
• Search for weaknesses in common software, web/mobile applications and proprietary systems. 
• Identify security weaknesses in both systems and policies. 
• Participate in the identification and analysis of risk scenarios.  
• Create new testing methods to identify vulnerabilities. 
• Performs development and maintenance activities for security testing applications and tools. 
• Provides technical guidance to customers about risks and control measures associated with new technologies. 
• Stay updated on the latest security threats. 
• Create reports and prepare briefing packages for presentation to customers, management, and senior leadership. 

 
Requirement: 

• Hold one or more current and relevant Penetration Testing certifications.  
• A solid foundational understanding of networking principals, security best practices, and systems administration is required. 
• Security Experience: 5-8 years’ experience in security and 3 or more years in offensive security testing.  
• Compelling written and verbal communicator. 
• Experience with Python/Go or similar, CSS/HTML and JavaScript. 
• Exceptional problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work in project teams and complete individual tasks in a timely manner. 
• A sense of personal accountability. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, working within the continental U.S., and will be subject to standard background checks. 

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. 

We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.