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936 - Penetration tester

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Hello! We are GoFasti, a Talent-as-a-Service. GoFasti bridges the gap between world-class developers and designers from LatAm and first-class companies around the globe.

We need an English-fluent Penetration tester, based in Latin America, available to work remotely.

We are looking for someone with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, who embraces changes while maintaining strong attention to detail. An interested and proactive person, who's constantly learning and improving their skills.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct penetration tests: Plan and execute formal penetration tests against web applications, APIs, internal and external networks, cloud environments, and systems.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments: Run, tune, and interpret automated scanners and use manual techniques to validate findings and identify gaps such as open ports, misconfigurations, weak credentials, and insecure platforms.
  • Document and report findings: Produce clear, actionable technical reports and executive summaries that include evidence, risk ratings, remediation guidance, and verification steps.
  • Simulate real-world attacks: Use threat modelling and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to emulate realistic attack scenarios and assess detection and response capabilities.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years in penetration testing, red team, vulnerability research, or an equivalent cybersecurity role
  • Understanding of blue team methodologies (threat detection, SOC operations, or incident response) and how they integrate with offensive testing
  • Proven experience performing penetration tests and vulnerability assessments across applications, networks, and cloud platforms.
  • Deep familiarity with manual exploitation techniques and automated security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus/OpenVAS, OWASP ZAP, Wireshark).
  • Programming/scripting skills in one or more languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar) for automation and exploit development.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and common misconfigurations in cloud services.

Compensation:

  • The Salary range offered for this position varies from (USD) $5,000 - $6,000 per month, depending on seniority and skillset.
  • This position is for an independent contractor through a payroll platform.
  • The talent will work REMOTELY, allocated to our client. 

Here are the steps for this process:

Application review/approval > Screening interview with GoFasti's team > Technical Assessment > We build and send your profile to our client > Profile review/approval by client > Interview with the client > Hiring and onboarding. 

 

Once you apply for the job, our team will review your resume. If it meets the requirements, we will contact you and move forward in the process. 

Note for Candidates Approached Directly:
If you were contacted directly by a member of our team and are interested in this opportunity, please do not apply through this link. Instead, reach out to the person who contacted you to coordinate a meeting.

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