Penetration Tester

We are Bugcrowd. Since 2012, we’ve been empowering organizations to take back control and stay ahead of threat actors by uniting the collective ingenuity and expertise of our customers and trusted alliance of elite hackers, with our patented data and AI-powered Security Knowledge Platform™. Our network of hackers brings diverse expertise to uncover hidden weaknesses, adapting swiftly to evolving threats, even against zero-day exploits. With unmatched scalability and adaptability, our data and AI-driven CrowdMatch™ technology in our platform finds the perfect talent for your unique fight. We aim to create a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors. Unleash the ingenuity of the hacker community with Bugcrowd, visit www.bugcrowd.com. Based in San Francisco and New Hampshire, Bugcrowd is supported by General Catalyst, Rally Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and others. We are seeking a motivated and driven Associate Penetration Tester to join our team of existing security specialists. This role is a foundational position, focused on developing core skills in offensive security testing under the guidance of more senior team members. As an Associate Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for working through existing methodologies and applying them against assigned targets to identify security vulnerabilities. This will support the team's overall mission of helping improve our client’s infrastructure and codebase by raising high quality (and often high impact) security concerns as evidenced by your capability to exploit. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong passion for cybersecurity to learn and grow within an elite offensive security team. Primary Role Responsibilities: Conduct Structured Testing to Identify Security Vulnerabilities: Demonstrating a functional understanding of modern attack vectors and penetration testing software as well as being technically capable of using them in the identification of security vulnerabilities in Web applications, APIs and network infrastructure. Consistently complete assigned penetration tests within allocated timeframes, and in accordance with our methodologies. Continuous Learning: Actively engage in keeping up-to-date with fundamental security concepts and core testing tools, applying newly acquired knowledge under instruction and supervision. Problem Identification & Escalation: Promptly identify and effectively communicate technical blockers or concerns to mentors or Technical Pentest Managers (TPMs) as needed, actively seeking clarification and guidance to avoid missteps. Team Support & Documentation: Assist in test retrospectives, documentation of processes, and provide support to more senior team members as directed by the team lead or manager. Working Hours: Be able to execute testing within UK core business hours (09:00 - 17:30 GMT). Some tests may fall outside of these hours, but the majority of tests will need to be completed within this timeframe. Desired Skills & Experience: Experience: 6+ months as a penetration tester (or equivalent demonstrable experience) with a foundational understanding of wider cybersecurity concepts and best practices. Technical Skills: Familiarity with commonly used security testing tools (e.g. BurpSuite, Nmap) and approach to penetration testing activities. Soft Skills: Strong desire to learn, good communication skills for peer and mentor interactions, and the ability to follow instructions. Strong written and spoken business English (C1+ or native fluency). Certifications: Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP(+) (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CPSA (CREST Practitioner Security Analyst), etc. are considered a plus. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Sitting and / or standing - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the