Penetration Tester

At accentedge, we are at the forefront of cybersecurity and digital transformation, helping healthcare organizations and other critical industries protect their data and systems from sophisticated threats. Based in Chicago, we are expanding our cybersecurity team and looking for a highly skilled Penetration Tester to help secure healthcare networks, applications, and infrastructure.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Ethical Hacking: Conduct ethical hacking and simulate real-world attacks on hospital systems, networks, and applications to uncover vulnerabilities.

• Penetration Testing: Perform in-depth penetration testing on healthcare systems, including network infrastructure, web applications, and medical devices.

• Vulnerability Identification: Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to simulate potential cyberattacks, providing a realistic assessment of security weaknesses.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on test findings, highlighting vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations for remediation.

• Collaboration: Work closely with network, application, and security teams to address identified vulnerabilities, ensuring that risks are mitigated effectively.

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest hacking techniques, attack vectors, and security trends to ensure cutting-edge penetration testing methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in penetration testing, with a focus on healthcare or other highly regulated industries.

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Wireshark.

• Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) are highly preferred.

• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical findings in clear and actionable reports.

• Teamwork: Ability to work in a collaborative environment and interact with different teams to improve overall security posture.

Benefits

Why Join accentedge?:

• Join a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that is making a difference in healthcare and critical infrastructure.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to securing critical healthcare infrastructure.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

accentedge is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.