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title: 'Penetration Tester at A-LIGN External'
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# Penetration Tester at A-LIGN External

- **Company:** A-LIGN External
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/align/jobs/8384529002

## Job description

## About the Role

The Penetration Tester works to execute department activities and deliver high-quality security assessments to a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of comprehensive security testing across a wide range of industries, utilizing a broad array of tools to discover and mitigate vulnerabilities. As the Penetration Tester, you will provide exceptional technical and creative strategies to help the continued growth of our fast-paced company while operating in an environment free from the pressures of time reporting, chargeability goals, or sales targets. A-LIGN will depend on you as the Penetration Tester to support management, plan and execute sophisticated penetration tests, and ensure the ongoing protection of our clients’ most critical systems and data.

Reports to

Managing Consultant

Pay Classification

Full-Time

## Responsibilities

- Execute internal, external, wireless, and web application pen tests
- Execute social engineering tests, including phishing, vishing, and physical
- Execute vulnerability scans and assessments
- Compile and write client reports
- Navigate the Kali system from the command line only
- Create, modify, move, and write files and documents from the command line only
- Create and write Bash scripts from the command line
- Reimage devices and virtual machines with Kali Linux

## Minimum Qualifications

## EDUCATION

- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, management information systems, computer science, or relevant discipline

## EXPERIENCE

- At least 2 years of experience performing network and application pen tests

## CERTIFICATIONS

- OSCP certification
- Additional relevant pen test certifications preferred

## SKILLS

- Familiarity with a text editor, Nano, Vi, etc
- Knowledge of nMap tool and flag options
- Solid knowledge of networking, creating SSH tunnels, and listening for them on a receiving device
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
- A high degree of motivation

## Benefits

- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
- Group Pension Plan with Company Match
- Competitive Bonus Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Summer Hours

## About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

Come Work for A-LIGN!

Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lign/posts/?feedView=all).

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

## About A-LIGN External

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner that helps organizations navigate cybersecurity risks through auditing, certification, and managed compliance services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Tampa, Florida, United States (with additional offices in London, Galway, Panama City, Sofia, and Gurugram)
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, Compliance, Audit, Risk Management
- **Target customers**: B2B – startups to global enterprises; heavily focused on regulated industries (tech, healthcare, government, finance)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Help companies like yours navigate the complexities of cybersecurity and compliance by offering customized solutions that align specifically with each organization's unique goals and objectives.” [a-lign.com](https://www.a-lign.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **SOC 1 and SOC 2 Audits**: Licensed auditor for System and Organization Controls reports.
- **ISO 27001 / 27701 / 22301 Certifications**: Accredited certification body for information security, privacy, and business continuity.
- **HITRUST CSF Assessment**: HITRUST CSF Assessor Firm.
- **FedRAMP**: Accredited 3PAO for cloud service provider authorizations.
- **CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)**: C3PAO for defense supply chain compliance.
- **PCI DSS**: Qualified Security Assessor Company.
- **A-SCEND Platform**: Proprietary compliance management platform for evidence collection, audit tracking, and reporting.
- **Penetration Testing & Ransomware Preparedness**: Additional security testing services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed; key operational metrics include 6,400+ clients globally, 36,000+ audits completed, and 400+ auditors [a-lign.com](https://www.a-lign.com/).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; partners with leading GRC automation tools (e.g., compliance automation providers) [a-lign.com](https://www.a-lign.com/).
- **Growth Signals**: Offices across 6 countries; recognized as #1 Top SOC 2 report issuer and Top 3 FedRAMP assessor; 96% customer satisfaction rating; expanded services to include CMMC and FedRAMP.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Single-provider model**: Offers the widest breadth of compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO, HITRUST, FedRAMP, PCI, CMMC) under one roof, reducing vendor fragmentation.
- **Proprietary technology**: A-SCEND platform streamlines audit evidence collection and communication.
- **Scale and reputation**: Largest issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST reports; top FedRAMP assessor; trusted by thousands of organizations.
- **Quality focus**: 24-hour response time and high customer satisfaction (96%).

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Continuing to expand global presence, deepening FedRAMP and CMMC capabilities, and enhancing the A-SCEND platform to further automate compliance workflows.
- **Direction for growth**: Pursuing new markets (government, healthcare, defense) and scaling the auditor workforce to meet demand.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes human connection, quality, integrity, and innovation. Core values: “Be all in”, “Commit to quality”, “Do the right thing”, “Innovate constantly”. Annual company event called CLIMB.
- **Workplace flexibility**: Multiple global locations; home office reimbursement suggests hybrid/remote options are available for some roles.
- **Benefits**: Healthcare/dental/vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, generous PTO (including paid office closure Dec 25–Jan 1), summer hours, certification reimbursement, personalized career coaching, and access to A-LIGN University for continuous learning.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Prioritizes DEI; encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
- **Career growth**: Opportunities to move between cybersecurity, audit, and operations tracks; sponsorship for certifications like CISA, CISSP, CEH.

## Sources
1. [a-lign.com/about](https://www.a-lign.com/about)
2. [a-lign.com/](https://www.a-lign.com/)
3. [a-lign.com/careers](https://www.a-lign.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/a-lign](https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lign)
5. [boards.greenhouse.io/align](https://boards.greenhouse.io/align)

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