Associate Penetration Tester - Mauldin & Jenkins : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location08 Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TNDescriptionWe 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 blendtechnical 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 WorkKey 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.

TrainingIn 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: CompetitiveBenefitsAt 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 CultureYour 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.