Penetration Testing Job Market Trends

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PtaaS

20-40
Employers
+223%
Growth

Penetration Testing as a Service (PtaaS) provides on-demand penetration testing services to identify and address security vulnerabilities.

Penetration Testing Lead

8-16
Employers
+217%
Growth

Leads and manages security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in information systems. Ensures robust defenses against cyber threats while guiding a team of penetration testers.

Red Team Operator

40-80
Employers
+181%
Growth

A security professional who emulates cyber attacks to assess and enhance an organization's defenses. Their primary goal is to improve security by identifying vulnerabilities before real attackers do.

Hacker

175-350
Employers
+140%
Growth

A person who uses programming and technical skills to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks. Commonly regarded as both a threat to security and a source of innovation in cybersecurity.

Offensive Security Engineer

50-100
Employers
+102%
Growth

Specializes in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within computer systems and networks. Employs methods such as penetration testing to preemptively protect against potential security breaches.

Security Staff Engineer

175-350
Employers
+95%
Growth

A role responsible for the development and maintenance of security protocols and systems within an organization. Ensures that all security measures are up-to-date and effectively protecting company assets.

Cyber Operator

25-50
Employers
+76%
Growth

Responsible for planning, executing, and managing cyber operations to protect, attack, or exploit computer networks. Plays a crucial role in national defense, cybersecurity, and information warfare.

Certified Ethical Hacker

3K-6K
Employers
+72%
Growth

A credential for professionals demonstrating skills in assessing and enhancing cyber security. It involves understanding system vulnerabilities and ethical hacking techniques.

Product Security Engineer

200-400
Employers
+72%
Growth

Focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks in products, implementing security measures throughout the development lifecycle.