Pen Tester Consultant (1099)

Pen Tester Consultant (1099)
Employment Type: 1099/Independent Consultant
Location: Scottsdale, AZ preferred/ remote locations will be considered.

Summary
We are seaking a consultant Penetration Tester where you'll be a critical part of our security team, tasked with proactively identifying vulnerabilities across our customers' entire technology stack to secure their systems and protect their assets. This is a role for a self-starter who excels at simulating real-world threats, doesn’t give up at the first sign of failure, and is able to clearly relay testing results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesDeliver application, network, systems, and infrastructure penetration tests for customers
Prepare high quality reports detailing security issues, making recommendations, and identifying solutions, contribute to presentations and discussions with customers around testing performed, key results, recommendations, and the next steps
Conduct reconnaissance and gather open-source intelligence
Safely deploy offensive tools and techniques against authorized targets
Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance red team capabilities
Communicate findings and strategies to technical and executive stakeholders
Provide risk-based recommendations and support defensive teams in improving detection and response
Build and promote strong, long-lasting relationships with a diverse range of customers, and identify and explore opportunities within existing and new customers
Ensure that KPIs around client expectation management, delivery deadlines, quality of work and deliverables etc are met, including conducting quality management
Share knowledge and support Professional Services team members to up/cross skill in hard and soft skills
Assist with innovation, and practice improvement activities, under supervision
Preferred Skills: Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, GXPN.
Required Skills/AbilitiesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, including: Network and web application penetration testing
Social engineering (email, phone, physical)
Exploit development or tool customization
Strong understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Experience with red, blue, or purple team exercises.
Willingness to travel for on-site assessments as needed – less than 10% travel
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal skills
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technical landscape.
Proven ability to problem-solve and think critically in a fast-paced environment.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer and must be able to pass a background check.
Lumifi welcomes and encourages diversity in our workplace. As an EEO employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic disposition, past or present military service or any other classification protected by law.