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Cranston, RI - IT - EOHHS - Policy, Planning, and Strategy - N/A - UAT Tester
Posted 1 day ago by RICEFW Technologies Inc
KS Job Title: Intermediate Systems AnalystKS Job DescriptionThe Intermediate Systems Analyst will work with EOHHS, DHS o...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Providence, Rhode Island
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About Our Remote Working Penetration Tester Contract Roles
What does a penetration tester contractor do?
The Penetration Tester contractor role centres on the ability to conduct authorised simulated attacks against an organisation's systems, networks, applications, and people in order to identify security vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. The work is methodical and technically demanding, requiring the contractor to think and operate like a sophisticated attacker while remaining within the rules of engagement and documenting all findings with the rigour needed to support remediation. Penetration testing contracts span a range of scopes: infrastructure tests targeting internal or external network infrastructure, web application tests against specific applications and APIs, mobile application tests on iOS and Android, social engineering and phishing simulations, and full red team exercises that simulate an advanced persistent threat across a complete attack chain.
Penetration Tester contractors are expected to have deep technical knowledge of offensive security techniques across the relevant domains. Web application penetration testing requires expert-level familiarity with the OWASP Testing Guide, Burp Suite Professional for intercepting and manipulating web traffic, and the ability to manually identify and verify complex vulnerabilities including business logic flaws that automated scanners miss. Network penetration testing requires knowledge of Active Directory attack techniques including Kerberoasting and Pass-the-Hash, post-exploitation and lateral movement methodology, and tools including Nmap, Metasploit, and Bloodhound. Red team contractors need experience with command and control frameworks such as Cobalt Strike or Havoc, custom implant development, and the operational security practices needed to simulate advanced adversaries convincingly. CREST CRT or CREST CCT, OSCP, and CHECK Team Leader credentials are the recognised benchmarks in the UK market and are frequently required by financial services and government clients.
What is the market like for penetration tester contractors?
Penetration Tester contracting is one of the most consistently in-demand and well-paying specialisms within the cybersecurity contractor market. Regulatory requirements for regular penetration testing across financial services, healthcare, critical national infrastructure, and e-commerce ensure a structural floor of demand, and the growing recognition that compliance-driven testing should be supplemented by more sophisticated red team assessments is expanding the market upwards. CREST-certified testers with CHECK approval are in particularly strong demand across government and financial services, where these credentials are required for sensitive system testing. Supply of genuinely skilled penetration testers is limited by the depth of knowledge required and the length of time needed to develop that expertise, maintaining strong rates across the discipline.
What does 'remote working' mean for penetration tester contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do penetration tester contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for penetration tester roles typically range from £500 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working penetration tester vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 penetration tester contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.