Remote Penetration Tester Jobs

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Welo Data

Welo Data - IT Services & IT Consulting - Large

HighLevel

HighLevel - Computer Software / SaaS - Scaleup

AI Security
Sophos

Sophos - Cybersecurity - Large

Pro Tip

Average salary for remote Penetration Tester jobs: $19K$84K across all experience levels.

Sophos

Sophos - Cybersecurity - Large

Operational Technology (OT) Security
Movilges IT Consulting

Movilges IT Consulting - IT Services & IT Consulting - TPE

EVT

EVT - IT Services & IT Consulting

Operational Technology (OT) Security
Alter Solutions Portugal

Alter Solutions Portugal - IT Services & IT Consulting

iGamingHunt

iGamingHunt - Staffing & Recruiting - Startup

TechBiz Global

TechBiz Global - IT Services & IT Consulting - Startup

Omie

Omie - Computer Software / SaaS - SME

TechBiz Global

TechBiz Global - IT Services & IT Consulting - Startup

Cyber Defence Ltd
Pentester30+ days ago

Cyber Defence Ltd - Cybersecurity - Startup

Clariter Group
UAT Tester UK30+ days ago

Clariter Group - Cleantech / Climate Tech

ADI Resourcing
Penetration Tester30+ days ago

ADI Resourcing - Staffing & Recruiting - SME

LSEG

LSEG - Stock Exchanges & Trading Venues - XLarge

Packetlabs Ltd.

Packetlabs Ltd. - Cybersecurity

PlanIT Group, LLC

PlanIT Group, LLC - Staffing & Recruiting

PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
ORMB Tester30+ days ago

PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd - IT Services & IT Consulting

Sophos

Sophos - Cybersecurity - Large

Bishop Fox

Bishop Fox - Cybersecurity - SME

Traxion

Traxion - Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Movilges IT Consulting

Movilges IT Consulting - IT Services & IT Consulting - TPE

Veracity Software Inc
UFT Tester30+ days ago

Veracity Software Inc - Computer Software / SaaS

Akamai Technologies
Penetration Tester30+ days ago

Akamai Technologies - Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS) - XLarge

TransPerfect Gaming

TransPerfect Gaming - Video Games & Interactive Entertainment

Symphony Talent
Dev Tester30+ days ago

Symphony Talent - Computer Software / SaaS

PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
Murex Tester30+ days ago

PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd - IT Services & IT Consulting

Packetlabs Ltd.

Packetlabs Ltd. - Cybersecurity

Team Carney, Inc.

Team Carney, Inc. - E-Learning / EdTech

Manual Testing
SWCA Environmental Consultants

SWCA Environmental Consultants - Environmental Services - Large

VikingCloud

VikingCloud - Cybersecurity - Large

A-LIGN
Penetration Tester30+ days ago

A-LIGN - Cybersecurity - SME

Bishop Fox
Penetration Tester30+ days ago

Bishop Fox - Cybersecurity - SME

Amyx, Inc.

Amyx, Inc. - IT Services & IT Consulting - SME

Sprocket Security

Sprocket Security - Cybersecurity - Startup

NETRIO

NETRIO - IT Infrastructure & Managed Services

Remote Penetration Testing Jobs: What Senior Security Professionals Need to Know in 2026

Penetration testing is inherently remote-compatible and the cybersecurity talent shortage makes it one of the strongest markets for senior professionals. For experienced penetration testers with 10+ years in the field, remote opportunities are abundant across consultancies, in-house security teams, and government contractors. The market rewards depth: red team leadership, application security specialization, and cloud penetration testing are the highest-demand areas.

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$90,000 to $180,000
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New roles added this week

Is the Remote Pen Testing Market Saturated?

No. Cybersecurity is one of the most undersupplied fields in technology. Senior penetration testers with proven expertise are in peak demand. The least competitive areas are cloud penetration testing, OT/ICS security testing, and red team leadership. Even traditional network and application pen testing have strong demand at the senior level.

What Seniority Level Gets Hired Remotely?

All levels hire remotely. Senior pen testers (8+ years) and lead consultants have excellent prospects. Red Team Lead and Head of Offensive Security roles are available remotely at mid-to-large companies and specialized consultancies. CISO and VP of Security roles are growing in remote availability as security becomes a distributed function.

Why Do Senior Pen Testers Get Filtered?

Certification filtering is the primary issue. OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, and CREST certifications often serve as hard requirements in ATS systems. Senior professionals with extensive hands-on experience but fewer formal certifications may get filtered despite superior capability. Additionally, security clearance requirements can limit the remote pool for government-adjacent work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which certifications matter most for remote pen testing?
OSCP is the gold standard. GPEN, CREST, and cloud-specific certifications (AWS Security Specialty) are increasingly valued. At the senior level, demonstrated results matter more, but certifications open ATS gates.
Are red team lead roles available remotely?
Yes, at specialized security consultancies and large tech companies. In-house red team leadership is growing in remote availability as security operations become distributed.
Is pen testing being automated away?
Automated scanning is replacing basic vulnerability assessments, but skilled penetration testing, particularly at the application and cloud levels, requires human creativity and contextual judgment that automation cannot replicate.

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