Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Tester

Job overview

The Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Tester role is remote across the United States. The posting states base compensation of $130,000–$160,000 per year, plus bonus. The role supports a consulting firm focused on cyber, risk, and penetration testing. The consultant conducts manual security assessments and adversary simulations, then translates technical evidence into clear risk explanations and practical remediation guidance. The work contributes to client security by identifying meaningful attack paths, validating fixes, and helping teams understand and address findings.

What you'll do

• Lead manual penetration tests across network, web/API, cloud, wireless, thick-client, and enterprise environments
• conduct objective-based red-team and adversary simulation engagements when in scope
• develop proof-of-concept exploits, scripts, and tradecraft as needed
• write reports with attack narratives, evidence, business impact, and prioritized remediation guidance
• contribute to methodology, tooling, lab work, research, and deliverables
• participate in kickoff and report-delivery meetings
• mentor through sound judgment and professional communication
• support remediation, answer follow-up questions, and validate fixes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

offensive security consultant

penetration tester

remote united states

manual penetration testing

red team

adversary simulation

cloud security

web/api security

client remediation

talentfish

$130k–$160k base

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Uncapped quarterly performance bonus potential
• paid training and certifications
• conference opportunities.

Why this role

Remote-first work; uncapped quarterly performance bonus potential; paid training and certifications; conference opportunities. Requires five years of hands-on experience and a skills-based certification or equivalent practical proof. H-1B sponsorship is unavailable; U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, EAD, and TN applicants are encouraged.

About the employer

TalentFish LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.