Cobalt Core Pentester - US Remote-Only

Who We Are

The Cobalt Core is a community of highly skilled security pentesters who are passionate about what they do and strive to deliver quality work. This curated community is made up of security professionals with years of experience as well as talented pentesters who are eager to hone their trade and showcase their skills.

Cobalt Core members believe that sharing ideas and collaborating with peers is the best way to achieve great results.

Who You Are

• Based in the USA
• Minimum of 4+ years of Pentesting or similar experience (mid-level)
• Professional demeanor and respectful towards others
• Take pride in the work you produce with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Desire to be an expert within your field
• Deep understanding of application security
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a team

What You'll Do

• Perform manual penetration testing of web applications, APIs, internal and external networks, iOS and Android mobile applications
• Work as a member of a pentest team, collaborating and engaging directly with the client
• Document in detail the results of assessments, audits, tests, and verification activities
• Perform manual validation of vulnerabilities
• Perform mobile and web app pentesting for OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities
• Preferred certifications: CREST, PenTest+, GPEN, CEH, OSCP, AWS, CISSP, eCPPT, eWAPT, OSCE, OSWE

Why You Should Join Us

• Work with and learn from other highly skilled security researchers
• Work on many different interesting projects and applications
• Flexible work hours
• Make the internet more secure - one application at a time
• Professional and career development
• Get compensated for your time and effort

Application Process

1. Application: Becoming part of the Cobalt Core is a highly selective process. Preference given to referrals from other Cobalt Core pentesters.
2. Chat with a Cobalt representative: Get to know Cobalt and discuss your experience, strengths, and drives.
3. Technical Skills Assessment: Demonstrate your technical acumen and reporting.
4. Platform Setup & Background Check: Pass a background check and ID verification.
5. Start working on projects.