Associate Security Consultant (NetSPI University)

Job overview

The Associate Security Consultant (NetSPI University) role is onsite in Minneapolis, MN, starting in January 2027; compensation is not specified. The position supports NetSPI’s penetration-testing services and training program. NetSPI provides proactive security services, including penetration testing, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The role begins with structured web application penetration-testing training and senior-colleague oversight, then progresses to executing tests and delivering client reports. It contributes to clients’ security posture through vulnerability discovery, remediation planning, research, and improvements to internal testing tools and processes.

What you'll do

• Complete the web application penetration-testing curriculum
• learn to articulate, document, and exploit common web application vulnerabilities
• become proficient with NetSPI testing tools and processes
• develop technical communication skills
• and demonstrate readiness for independent work with senior-colleague support. After training, execute web application penetration tests, prepare and deliver client reports, collaborate on remediation strategies, research testing techniques and tools, document processes, and contribute tools, presentations, white papers, or blogs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate security consultant

netspi university

cybersecurity

web application testing

penetration testing

vulnerability assessment

security consulting

client reporting

minneapolis mn

netspi

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must have or complete a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree within six months of the start date, previous IT or IT security internships, and familiarity with penetration-testing tools and common web vulnerabilities.

About the employer

NetSPI LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.