Penetration Testers
O*NET Code: 15-1299.04
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Application Security AssessorApplication Security HackerApplication Security TesterCertified HackerCertified TesterConsulting Advisory TesterCyber Assessment TesterCyber AssessorCyber Security EngineerCyber Security TesterCyber TesterCybersecurity Engineer (Cyber Engineer)Embedded TesterEthical HackerForensic Analysis TesterHackerHardware HackerInformation Security AnalystInformation Security AssessorIT Security Tester (Information Technology Security Tester)
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🔧 Technologies & Tools (68)
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS software
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Ansible software
Expert system software
🔥Apple iOS
Operating system software
🔥Apple macOS
Operating system software
🔥Bash
Operating system software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Docker
Application server software
🔥GitHub
Application server software
🔥Go
Development environment software
🔥Google Android
Operating system software
🔥IBM Terraform
Configuration management software
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥Kubernetes
Application server software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Active Directory
Internet directory services software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Azure software
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerShell
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE
Development environment software
🔥PHP
Web platform development software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Ruby
Development environment software
🔥ServiceNow
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Shell script
Operating system software
🔥Splunk Enterprise
Enterprise system management software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
0Database management systems
Data base management system software
0Firewall software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Ghidra
Computer aided design CAD software
0Google Cloud software
Cloud-based management software
0HP WebInspect
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Hex-Rays IDA Pro
Compiler and decompiler software
0IBM Middleware
Transaction server software
0IBM QRadar SIEM
Network monitoring software
0Invicti Acunetix
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Kali Linux
Program testing software
0MITRE ATT&CK software
Program testing software
0Magellan Firmware
Operating system software
0Management information systems MIS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Metasploit
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Microsoft Azure DevOps Services
Development environment software
0Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Development environment software
0Nmap
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Objective C
Object or component oriented development software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Portswigger BurP Suite
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Qualys Cloud Platform
Cloud-based protection or security software
0RESTful API
Web platform development software
0Rapid7 Nexpose
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Rapid7 software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Rust programming language
Development environment software
0Security assertion markup language SAML
Web platform development software
0Software development tools
Development environment software
0Software libraries
Development environment software
0System testing software
Program testing software
0Tenable Nessus
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Vector 35 Binary Ninja
Compiler and decompiler software
0Web application software
Development environment software
0Web server software
Transaction server software
0Wireshark
Network monitoring software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Security Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Security Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Systems Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Information Security Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Network Support Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Network Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Database Administrators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Database Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Software Developers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Penetration Testers → Security Managers
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
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