Career Galaxy / Security
Penetration Tester
Paid to break in, ethically.
You test systems the way an attacker would, then teach the team how to close the gaps you found.
Mid levelHands on buildingInvestigatingCreativityEarning potentialFlexibility
Entry
$85k
Median
$130k
Senior
$180k
Outlook: Growing faster than average. Ranges are US estimates and vary by market and employer.
A day in the life
- Scope and run an engagement
- Chain findings into a realistic attack path
- Deliver a report the developers can actually use
Skills that matter
Web and network exploitationScriptingReporting
Rabbit Hole Mode™
Follow the skills, certifications, and ways of working behind this career into the rest of the galaxy.