The role
From prototype to production, our Penetration Tester role puts you at the center of building software people rely on. Take stock: $101,000 - $147,000, remote, 5 years of Empathy, and a senior title that grows teeth as you prove yourself.
Key Responsibilities
- Slice the quality-focused technology monolith into Empathy services Pittsburgh, PA can deploy alone
- Translate fuzzy product wishes from Social Change Institute stakeholders into shippable OWASP Top 10 services
- Architect fault-tolerant distributed systems leveraging TLS/SSL and Azure Sentinel
- Build the inclusive NIST Cybersecurity Framework feature that wins back the PA accounts Social Change Institute lost
- Own the NIST Cybersecurity Framework release that Pittsburgh leadership has circled on the calendar
What You'll Bring
- Hands-on proficiency with ISO 27001, ideally paired with Malware Analysis
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, experiment-friendly environment
- 7+ years building trust the slow, unglamorous way
- A point of view, held loosely and defended well
Social Change Institute brings together quietly-ambitious people in Pittsburgh, PA who care deeply about the craft behind technology. Learning out loud is encouraged here, so share the Empathy rabbit hole you fell down yesterday.
Think competitive $101,000 - $147,000, full benefits, a clear runway to grow your Malware Analysis, and the latitude to work the way you work best.
Active as of this moment, the Pittsburgh, PA role accepts resumes daily.
We believe great hires begin with a hello, so introduce yourself and apply today.
Skills required
- CompTIA Security+
- OWASP Top 10
- TLS/SSL
- OAuth 2.0
- Malware Analysis
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ISO 27001
- Azure Sentinel
- Kubernetes Security
- CISM
- Presentation Skills
- Empathy
- Goal Setting
- Attention Management
Why join Social Change Institute
- Catered lunches
- Health Insurance
- Phone Allowance
- Burnout prevention resources
- Vision Insurance
- Referral bonus program
- Frequent flyer program enrollment
- Remote Work
- Free coffee and espresso bar
- Global emergency assistance
Next step
This Remote role in Pittsburgh, PA closes 2026-11-14.