As a member of the Synack Red Team, you will work remotely as a penetration tester, delivering vulnerability intelligence for major brands. Applicants need to pass background checks and cannot reside in certain restricted countries.
The Synack Red Team (SRT) gives the most talented cybersecurity researchers across the globe a platform to do what they love and get paid for it. As a private community of highly-curated and vetted security penetration testers, the SRT is challenged every day to deliver vulnerability intelligence for some of the biggest brands in the world. SRT members work when they want, where they want--remotely and either part time or full time contractors.
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- Applicants may not be a resident of or located in a country or region against which the United States has issued export sanctions, payment or temporary/permanent trade restrictions (e.g., Cuba, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Crimea, China, and Russia)
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- Please see the list of recommended qualifications (a.k.a. Pathways) applicants can reference to enhance their opportunities in the onboarding process.
Synack is committed to embracing diversity. Our people are our strength. Each addition to our community is an opportunity to grow and diversify our ideas, experiences, and viewpoints. We strive to be inclusive of Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Sex, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Disabilities, and Age. Synack welcomes you!
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Top Skills
Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
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