Penetration Testing Engineer - Application Security
Evolve SecurityChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted July 30, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Evolve Security is a next generation offensive cybersecurity company powered by the Darwin Attack® Platform. Our firm delivers Attack Surface Management (ASM), Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS), and Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) and cyber advisory. Evolve Security enables its clients to constantly monitor and effectively manage the cybersecurity vulnerabilities within their cloud, application, and network environments. The DARWIN Attack® platform combines cutting-edge methodologies and intelligence with real-time communication and reporting to expedite organizations Mean Time To Remediate (MTTR). Evolve Security’s Academy has been ranked the #1 cybersecurity bootcamp for six straight years. Through live instruction, hands-on immersive labs, and real work experience as a cybersecurity apprentice, students obtain the concrete practical skills that are required on the job.
Job Description
The Penetration Testing Engineer – Application Security is a mid-level role for a tester who has grown beyond the basics and can independently execute penetration tests within a primary domain of expertise.
Requirements
- Typical Experience: ~3–5 years of penetration testing experience, during which they have performed numerous assessments.
- Domain Expertise: Mastery in at least one penetration testing domain.
- Technical Skills: Strong practical skills and tool usage.
- Soft Skills: Solid communication and consulting skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare
- 401(k) match
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid/remote work
- Annual vacation reimbursement
- Parental leave
