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title: 'Penetration Tester at Bishop Fox'
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# Penetration Tester at Bishop Fox

- **Company:** Bishop Fox
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-04-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** http://www.bishopfox.com/jobs?gh_jid=7871568

## Job description

At Bishop Fox, security isn't just a job—it's our passion. As leaders in continuous offensive security and penetration testing, we deliver world-class customer experiences. Trusted by over a quarter of the Fortune 100, half of the Fortune 10, and top global media companies, we help safeguard digital landscapes. Our Cosmos platform, honored as Best Emerging Technology by SC Media, exemplifies our commitment to innovation.

Joining Bishop Fox means collaborating with a curious and dedicated team. You'll tackle complex challenges for some of the world's most recognized organizations, securing their networks against real-world threats. With nearly 20 years of industry contributions—including 16 open-source tools and 50 security advisories published in the past five years—we're committed to making the digital world safer.

We’re looking for talented, experienced professional hackers to help us secure some of the world’s most complex software and sophisticated technologies. You’ll be working alongside our US and internationally-based teams supporting clients across multiple industries.

## Responsibilities

You’re a penetration tester who knows their way around source code. You’ve plundered apps and pillaged networks (legally, of course). You have a passion for hacking and information security. You may also have written a few blog posts about your favorite hacks or have presented at a handful of conferences – with an eye to doing more.

With Bishop Fox, your responsibilities would include testing web applications, hacking networks, and reversing software. As a consultant, you’ll work on a variety of projects which include short-term engagements and extended program work with well-established clients. You'll solve challenging technical problems and build creative solutions. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide your expert opinion to help our clients navigate difficult business decisions.

## Requirements

- 4+ years experience in planning, conducting, and managing web application penetration tests
- 5+ years of application security experience
- Deep understanding of security fundamentals (OWASP), common vulnerabilities, and application security best practices
- Skilled in vulnerability assessment and the development of exploits for diverse targets
- Background in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, and applied cryptography is helpful
- Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, etc.
- Bonus if you have experience reviewing Golang source code for vulnerabilities
- Proficiency with operating systems- Linux, Windows, MacOS
- Experience with network and system exploitation including modern tactics, techniques, and procedures (e.g. c2 frameworks, EDR bypass, privilege escalation, password cracking, lateral movement, etc.)
- Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
- Advanced relevant academic training, such as a degree in Computer Science or an OSCP, is a definite bonus
- Experience with AWS cloud environments preferred with an understanding of its major technologies, such as IAM, EC2, VPC, EBS, S3, CloudWatch, and Lambdas, and how to keep them secure
- Secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred: Cloud Security Assessments, Mobile Application Security Testing, Hybrid Application Assessments, or AI/LLM Security Assessments. Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and executive stakeholders, including actionable remediation guidance.

Bishop Fox has always allowed its employees to work remotely, and this role could work anywhere in the United States. Our comprehensive benefits program is tailored to meet your needs at an affordable price. We embrace diversity and an inclusive culture. We value our employees and who they are, which fosters a powerful and collective talent base to successfully serve our clients and the security community with unparalleled expertise.

Bishop Fox is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Interested? Apply today!

## About Bishop Fox

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Bishop Fox is the largest private professional services firm focused on offensive security testing, helping organizations proactively uncover and eliminate security exposures.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, $146M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Tempe, Arizona, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Vincent Liu (CEO) and Francis Brown (Co-Founder and Board Member)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity / Offensive Security
- **Target customers**: Enterprise (26% of the Fortune 100, 8 of the top 10 global tech companies, 5 of the top 5 global media companies, 7 of the top 10 manufacturers)
- **Mission statement**: "To make the digital world safer for everyone."

## Products & Services
- **Penetration Testing**: Simulates real-world attacks across applications, AI, cloud, and networks to identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
- **Red Team & Readiness**: Full-scope adversarial simulations to stress-test defenses and incident response capabilities.
- **Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)**: Ongoing discovery, testing, and threat monitoring to identify exposures on the attack surface with human validation.
- **Bishop Fox Academy**: Internal training program combining educational content, real-world experience, and expert mentorship to develop security professionals.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: $75M annual revenue (LinkedIn estimate); $146M total funding raised
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Carrick Capital Partners (lead, Series B), WestCap (lead, Series B), Forgepoint Capital (lead, Series A)
- **Growth Signals**: 1,700+ customers protected; 26% of the Fortune 100 and 80% of the top 10 tech companies are clients; operates in 13 countries; NPS of 70 ("Excellent" in customer satisfaction)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale and reputation**: Largest private professional services firm focused exclusively on offensive security; trusted by 26% of the Fortune 100 and 8 of the top 10 global tech companies.
- **Deep expertise**: 20+ years of experience; 20+ open-source tools authored; 50+ security advisories published in the last 5 years.
- **Remote-first culture**: Has operated as a remote-first company for years, allowing hiring of top talent globally across 13 countries.
- **Bishop Fox Academy**: A dedicated internal training program with 1-on-1 mentorship, a video library, and training budgets — a strong differentiator for career growth in cybersecurity.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)**: Moving beyond point-in-time testing to continuous, real-time visibility and risk reduction.
- **AI security**: Expanding offensive security services to cover emerging AI attack surfaces.
- **Global expansion**: Operating in 13 countries with a distributed workforce, continuing to scale internationally.
- **Talent development**: Investing heavily in Bishop Fox Academy and internal mentorship to grow the next generation of offensive security experts.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: Bishop Fox has been remote-first for years, offering flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. and across 13 countries globally. [bishopfox.com](https://bishopfox.com/careers)
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Full medical, dental, and vision; paid vacations and holidays; 401(k) with employer matching; phone and internet stipends; maternity and paternity leave. [bishopfox.com](https://bishopfox.com/careers)
- **Bishop Fox Academy**: A standout training program with 1-on-1 mentorship, a video library created by penetration testers, training budgets, and both technical and non-technical career development support. [bishopfox.com](https://bishopfox.com/careers)
- **Culture**: Values include "Do the Right Thing," "Be Excellent to Each Other," "Give a Shit," "Do What You Say You Will," and "Get Better Together." [bishopfox.com](https://bishopfox.com/careers)
- **DEI commitment**: Active DEI program with strategic pillars focused on building a diverse organization, fostering an inclusive culture, and positively impacting the broader cybersecurity industry. [bishopfox.com](https://bishopfox.com/careers)
- **Employee rating**: 3.7/5.0 on LinkedIn (111 reviews), with compensation rated 4.0/5.0 and work-life balance rated 3.8/5.0. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-fox)
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Fully remote-first, with team members across the U.S., Mexico, Spain, the UK, Canada, France, and more. [bishopfox.com](https://bishopfox.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [bishopfox.com - Careers Page](https://bishopfox.com/careers)
2. [bishopfox.com - Homepage](https://bishopfox.com/)
3. [bishopfox.com - About Us](https://bishopfox.com/company)
4. [linkedin.com - Bishop Fox Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-fox)

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