Penetration Tester

Responsibilities:

Sentinel Technologies is looking for highly experienced security testing/ Penetration Testers who will be using their superior written and verbal communication skills to perform penetration tests for customers, create penetration testing documentation, and present that documentation to customers in order provide clear and actionable guidance in a consultative fashion. Applicants with a passion for security, a natural thirst for knowledge and excellent communication skills will be best suited for this role. This is a remote role reporting to our Downers Grove, IL office.

• 3+ years of penetration testing experience
• Must have a deep understanding of networking on current and “legacy” protocols and applications
• Must be well versed in corporate Windows environments, including Active Directory Forests, Domains, Domain trusts, security groups, default groups/accounts and roles.
• Must be very well versed in the use of Linux.
• Must be able to read and understand commonly used programming languages for the purpose of troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business, communication or sales related major is required.
• Must be comfortable and willing to heavily work on the phone
• Must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multitask
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation:

$120,000-$140,000

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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