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Associate Penetration Tester - Network Security at Evolve Security. The Role. This is an entry-level role for aspiring penetration testers who have a solid foundation in IT/security and are eager to learn from an amazing group of offensive security professionals. Associate Testers work under the guidance of more experienced team members to deliver network and cloud assessments. The focus at this stage is on building core skills, learning methodologies, tools, and reporting standards of the team. . Associates utilize their system administration skills support for the team with vulnerability scanning, configuration assessments, and testing infrastructure improvements while developing the skills necessary to become a penetration tester.. Skills that align to the role: . ·      Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, gateways, DNS, and DHCP. ·      Basic knowledge of firewalls and how to allow/deny traffic using ports and protocols (TCP/UDP). ·      Understanding of vulnerability and configuration management.. ·      Configuring and troubleshooting VPN clients (IPSec, SSL VPN). ·      Navigating cloud portals, launching virtual machines, and assigning security groups. ·      Understanding basic IAM concepts like users, roles, and policies. ·      Configuring and troubleshooting internal and external DNS zones. ·      Managing S3 buckets (AWS) or Blob Storage (Azure). ·      Understanding access permissions and basic data lifecycle policies. ·      Using cloud-native tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) to track uptime, performance, and security events. ·      Basic Scripting for Automation. Typical Experience:. An Associate level pen tester typically has 1–3 years of general IT and/or cyber security experience. .  . Technical Skills:. Practical knowledge of networking fundamentals and configuration and vulnerability management. Able to run port scans and network mapping (using tools like Nmap) and identify simple misconfigurations. Familiar with fundamental protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.) and aware of common network attack vectors (e.g. open ports, default credentials). .  . Soft Skills:. This position is eager to learn and receptive to feedback. Capable of documenting findings and drafting portions of reports, though these will be reviewed by seniors. Beginning to develop communication skills – for example, can explain a discovered vulnerability clearly to the team and is learning to tailor explanations to non-technical audiences. Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, and knows when to ask questions or seek help. Teamwork is important; junior members are expected to collaborate and take direction well..  . Certifications (Optional):. While hands-on ability is more important than certificates, many in this role work toward certifications to validate their skills. While certifications can bolster an associate’s credibility, the ability to demonstrate practical skills is the primary requirement.. Company Location: United States.