Penetration Tester
Ethically hack systems to find vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers are the ethical hackers who help organizations find and fix vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. The role combines deep technical knowledge with creative thinking and strong communication skills. With the cybersecurity talent gap widening, experienced pentesters are among the most sought-after professionals in tech, with opportunities in consultancies, enterprises, and independent contracting.
Habilidades
Optimización LinkedIn
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Share CTF achievements and writeups
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Post about interesting vulnerability classes
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Highlight OSCP, OSCE, or similar certifications
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Connect with security consultancies and red teams
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Contribute to bug bounty programs publicly
CV y Currículum
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Highlight certifications: OSCP, OSWE, CRTO
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Include bug bounty achievements and CVEs found
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Detail types of assessments performed
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Show report writing and communication skills
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Include CTF rankings and competition results
Estrategia de Outreach
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Reference their bug bounty program if they have one
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Share relevant pentesting case studies
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Demonstrate responsible disclosure track record
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Connect with their red team members
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Offer insights on their public-facing security
Preparación de Entrevistas
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Prepare to demonstrate live hacking skills
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Review OWASP Top 10 in depth
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Show methodical approach to testing
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Demonstrate clear technical communication
Un día como Penetration Tester
Scope engagement with client, perform reconnaissance, run automated scans, manual testing of applications and networks, exploit vulnerabilities, document findings, write detailed reports with remediation recommendations.
Trayectoria Profesional
Errores comunes
Only listing tools without showing methodology
Not having OSCP or equivalent certification
Ignoring report writing skills on CV
Not showing business communication ability
Focusing only on technical exploits without risk assessment
Herramientas esenciales
Preguntas frecuentes
Salario medio de un/a Penetration Tester?
El salario medio de un/a Penetration Tester en Europa oscila entre 55K - 100K EUR. Varía según experiencia, ubicación y tipo de empresa.
Habilidades clave para un/a Penetration Tester?
Habilidades técnicas principales: Web App Testing, Network Pentesting, Social Engineering, Exploit Development, Report Writing. Las habilidades blandas como comunicación y trabajo en equipo son igualmente importantes.
Trayectoria profesional de un/a Penetration Tester?
Camino típico: Junior Pentester > Penetration Tester > Senior Pentester > Red Team Lead > Principal Security Consultant > Head of Offensive Security.
Penetration Tester
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