Job Details

Job Location

08 Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about identifying vulnerabilities and helping organizations improve their security posture. The position offers a unique opportunity to blend

technical expertise in penetration testing with compliance-focused IT controls audits. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a Top 100 Firm recognized by Inside Public Accounting and named as a Top Place to Work

Key Responsibilities

Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on various client environments, including networks, web applications, and systems.
Collaborate with clients to communicate findings and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
Assist in regulatory IT controls-focused compliance audits (SOC 2, NIST CSF, GLBA), offering both technical and compliance-based insights.
Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, techniques, and industry best practices.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Participate in continued learning and professional development to enhance technical skills and certifications.
Travel up to 8-10 weeks per year for client engagements, as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
United States Citizenship is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of penetration testing techniques, methodologies, and tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical report writing.
Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, such as SOC 2, NIST CSF, and GLBA, is highly preferred.
Ability to travel for work during the business week.

Preferred Certifications

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
If not certified, candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain certification.

Training

In addition to on-the-job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry-specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the Accounting industry.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits

At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Mauldin And Jenkins Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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