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Penetration Testers

Computer and Mathematical (15-1299)
Bright Outlook

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.

At a Glance

Penetration Testers earns a median of $108,970/yr with +8.2% projected growth. Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Dependability, Integrity, Cautiousness.

Median Annual Wage

$108,970/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+8.2%

Annual Openings

31

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Technology (41)

UNIX

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft SQL Server

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Oracle Java

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Perl

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
PHP

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Python

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Ruby

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
ServiceNow

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Shell script

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Splunk Enterprise

Category: Cloud-based management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Amazon Web Services AWS software

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Ansible software

Category: Expert system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Apple iOS

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Apple macOS

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Bash

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
C

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Docker

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5
GitHub

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5
Go

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Google Android

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
IBM Terraform

Category: Configuration management software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
JavaScript

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Kubernetes

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5
Linux

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Active Directory

Category: Internet directory services software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Azure software

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft PowerShell

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Operating system software

Category: Operating system software

4.0
Portswigger BurP Suite

Category: Transaction security and virus protection software

4.0
Tenable Nessus

Category: Cloud-based protection or security software

4.0
Kali Linux

Category: Program testing software

4.0
Qualys Cloud Platform

Category: Cloud-based protection or security software

4.0
Metasploit

Category: Transaction security and virus protection software

4.0
Firewall software

Category: Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

4.0
MITRE ATT&CK software

Category: Program testing software | In Demand

4.0
Nmap

Category: Transaction security and virus protection software

4.0

Work Styles (6)

Dependability

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

5.0
Integrity

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

5.0
Cautiousness

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

5.0
Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

5.0
Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

4.3
Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

3.6

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