Penetration Tester

ABOUT US Atlantic Meridian LLC is a Henderson, Nevada cybersecurity and AI consulting firm. We are building a bench of qualified professionals to name in proposals for upcoming public and private sector bids. Location: Remote (United States) Employment type: Full-time employee (W-2) or independent contractor (1099), your choice, contingent on contract award DUTIES Perform authorized external, internal, web application, and wireless penetration tests within written rules of engagement Validate and safely exploit findings Write clear technical and executive reports with remediation guidance Support retesting REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OSCP or GIAC GPEN (required) 3+ years offensive security experience Strong written reporting skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OSWE, GWAPT, PNPT, or CRTO Cloud and Active Directory testing experience PAY RANGE Full-time: $95,000 to $160,000 per year. Independent contractor (1099): $46 to $77 per hour (annual range / 2080 hours) Pay source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metropolitan area (area code 29820), retrieved Nov 1, 2026 from the BLS Public Data API (https://api.bls.gov/publicAPI/v1/timeseries/data/, series OEUM002982000000015121213/15); area table: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_29820.htm. Local data: Information Security Analysts (15-1212): 10th percentile $67,410, median $103,670, 90th percentile $178,440; range set from median to upper percentile for a specialized role. Final pay depends on contract pricing, location, and experience. CONTINGENT ON AWARD This position is contingent upon contract award. Atlantic Meridian LLC is assembling qualified candidates to include in proposals. No position currently exists, and there is no guarantee that a contract will be awarded or that work will result. If a contract is awarded and the role is funded, selected candidates will receive a formal offer, subject to client approval and any background check, eligibility, or certification requirements stated in the contract. Participation is non-exclusive; you may commit to other firms. HOW TO APPLY Email your resume to [email protected] with the role title in the subject line. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Atlantic Meridian LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request; contact [email protected].