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    Penetration Tester: Job Description

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    Penetration testers, also known as ethical hackers, test networks, applications, and software to identify potential security weaknesses by attempting to hack in without authorization. They have strong computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills to analyze systems and determine how to resolve issues. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with many employers seeking candidates who also have certifications and programming language knowledge. The job outlook is very positive, with projected growth of 32% through 2028, and median salaries of $84,160 in 2020.

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    Penetration testers, also known as ethical hackers, test networks, applications, and software to identify potential security weaknesses by attempting to hack in without authorization. They have strong computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills to analyze systems and determine how to resolve issues. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with many employers seeking candidates who also have certifications and programming language knowledge. The job outlook is very positive, with projected growth of 32% through 2028, and median salaries of $84,160 in 2020.

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    Penetration testers, also known as ethical hackers, test networks, applications, and software to identify potential security weaknesses by attempting to hack in without authorization. They have strong computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills to analyze systems and determine how to resolve issues. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with many employers seeking candidates who also have certifications and programming language knowledge. The job outlook is very positive, with projected growth of 32% through 2028, and median salaries of $84,160 in 2020.

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    Penetration testers, also known as ethical hackers, test networks, applications, and software to identify potential security weaknesses by attempting to hack in without authorization. They have strong computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills to analyze systems and determine how to resolve issues. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with many employers seeking candidates who also have certifications and programming language knowledge. The job outlook is very positive, with projected growth of 32% through 2028, and median salaries of $84,160 in 2020.

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    Penetration Tester

    Job Description
    Written by Vladeanu Ionut

    Introduction
    Penetration testers may also be known as
    ethical hackers or as information security analysts.
    They are responsible for ensuring that computer
    information systems are protected from hackers. In
    their role they are responsible for running tests on
    the networks, applications and software. They
    attempt to hack in so that they can access data that
    should not be accessible without proper
    authorization. They do this in order to help
    identify potential weaknesses in the existing
    systems. When they identify potential weaknesses
    they collaborate with other professionals in order
    to determine the best way to resolve them. This
    can involve rewriting program code or adding
    additional security measures

    Required Education
    It may be possible to enter the field as a
    penetration tester solely with the right skill set, but
    many employers prefer penetration testers who
    have years of relevant work experience. In order to
    acquire work in network security it's typical for
    employers to seek applicants with at least a
    bachelor's degree. The U.S Bureau of Labor
    Statistics (BLS) indicated that to enter the career
    field of information security analysis, applicants
    with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a
    comparable field, such as information security, are
    preferred by employers. Computer programming
    skills are also important in this line of work and
    some employers may require knowledge of
    specific programming languages and operating
    systems. Some employers also require penetration
    testers to have ethical hacking certification and
    other IT security certifications.
    Required Skills
    Penetration testers need to have

    exceptional computer skills in order to be able

    to attempt to hack into systems. They also need

    to have strong analytical skills so that they can

    review data and break down the processes

    involved in correcting potential security issues.

    As their work involves producing written reports

    and collaborating with other IT professionals,


    they need to have good communication skills.

    Good customer service skills are beneficial

    because penetration testers may provide results

    or information to clients. In order to conduct

    tests efficiently and ensure that system changes

    or improvements are implemented as quickly as

    possible, penetration testers need strong time

    management skills. They also need problem-

    solving skills in order to determine the best way

    to correct issues or to protect the network and

    data from potential risks.


    Career Outlook and Salary
    The BLS classifies penetration testers with

    information security analysts. They expect a very

    high rate of job growth for professionals in this

    field. From 2018 to 2028, the BLS forecasts a

    32% rate of growth, which is four times the

    national average job growth rate for all

    occupations. While the BLS reports that

    information security analysts earned a median

    annual income of $99,730 in

    2019, PayScale indicated that penetration testers


    took home a median annual salary of $84,160 in

    2020.

    Quick Summary

    Educational
    Requirement Bachelor's degree
    s
    Job Skills Computer programming skills, analytical skills,
    problem-solving skills, communication skills,
    teamwork skills, time management skills, customer
    service skills, leadership skills
    Median
    Salary $84,160
    (2020)*
    Job Outlook
    (2018- 32% (information security analysts)
    2028)**

    Sources
    ● PayScale
    ● US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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