Job Title: Penetration Tester

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

About Us:

At micro1, we’re all about connecting skilled remote professionals with some of the best companies in Silicon Valley. Our mission is to offer a stable, competitive income, along with access to top industry opportunities—all in a flexible work setting with a range of great benefits. We’re here to help you grow in your career. We're proud to work with trusted partners such as Deel, Immutable, O’Gara, and LegalSoft.

Job Summary:

Join the innovative team at micro1 as a Penetration Tester, where your expertise in ethical hacking will play a crucial role in securing top technology while implementing AI models. Your task will be to apply your knowledge in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection for our trusted partners while training an AI model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft prompts to explore the boundaries of AI.

• Conduct tests and interpret AI-generated responses.

• Analyze results to identify both expected and anomalous outcomes.

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on various systems and applications

• Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities

• Develop and deliver detailed vulnerability assessment reports

• Analyze security findings and recommend actionable solutions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures

• Stay updated with the latest security trends and hacking techniques

• Assist in developing security protocols and procedures

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in cybersecurity and penetration testing, including social engineering assessments.

• Proven experience in ethical hacking and network security

• Strong proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AI or large language models is a plus.

• Certifications such as OSCP or CEH

• Experience with security assessment tools and frameworks.