--- title: Join The Exceptional Mitnick Security Team description: On this team, you’ll work with the best of the best, around the world, to accomplish goals you never knew were possible on projects you’ll never forget. --- # Join the Cybersecurity Industry's Most Elite Team ### Do You Want to Work Play With Us? ## Every Day, We Play the Greatest Game on Earth. It’s hard to describe what life is like behind the scenes of one of the best security teams on the planet. There is no such thing as a locked door, a system we can’t dominate or a boring, mundane workday.   On this team, you’ll work with the best of the best, around the world. Together, we’ll accomplish goals you never knew were possible, on projects you’ll never forget. ## How to Apply at Mitnick Security Hey, thanks for your interest.  We truly appreciate every single person that applies to be a part of our mission in the greatest game on earth. Due to the high level of interest, we do not take phone calls or work with third-party contracting agencies and only those under serious consideration will be personally contacted.  Please complete the form below and attach your resume. ![Mitnick-Security-093-Enhanced-NR-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit_(2)-Copy1](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mitnick%20Security%20Team%20Photos%202024/Mitnick-Security-093-Enhanced-NR-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit_(2)-Copy1.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Mitnick-Security-093-Enhanced-NR-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit_(2)-Copy1.jpg "Mitnick-Security-093-Enhanced-NR-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit_(2)-Copy1") ## Things We Care About Understand how your business environment performs against a full-scale simulated attack by ethical hackers. Our team will push your system to its limits in a barrage of simulated cyberattacks, discovering every possible vulnerability. Fill out the form to request more information on fortifying your cyber security defense with Mitnick Security’s penetration testing services.  - Traditional training and education paths - Jobs that feel like work - Qualifications and certifications above all else - Lots of prior experience in a tech/infosec background - Where you live - Breaking things - Staying inside the box - Doing things by the book (We've been known to light the book on fire.) ## Things We Love - Puzzles  - Research - The challenge of what we do - Being creative - Growing our skillset - Our team - A good sense of humor ## Our Current Openings We are currently hiring for the following roles: #### The World’s Greatest Penetration Testers Penetration Testing – Vulnerability Assessments – Finding Exploits – Intrusion Analysis–Red Team Operations–Social Engineering–Physical Pentesters This is a project-based remote position in a fast-growing company where you’ll be part of one of the greatest penetration teams on the planet. If you love the thrill of hacking like we do, working for Mitnick might be what you’ve been waiting for.  This is not a training or junior position and applicants should be known as a leader for their skillset.  **You must have the following:** Minimum of five years of penetration testing experience Demonstrable history of manual penetration testing Recognized references we can contact Fluent spoken and written English (apologies to our international friends) A resume with a complete list of skill sets An ongoing effort to increase your skills and knowledge through attending workshops, conferences and learning from the community/peers   Ideally, you’ll also have recognized public achievements in at least one of the following: Winner of Capture-the-Flag (CTF) at a recognized event Hall of Fame on a large brand name website for finding bugs/exploits Winner of other types of recognized bug bounties or public achievements **Candidates must also be**: Prepared for extensive background checks Bondable and insurable Able to work in a secured environment   #### Senior Content and Technical Writer Copy - Manuals - Proposals - Planning - Marketing - Analysis This is a new and exciting project-based, remote role within our fast-growing company. You’ll work as an integral part of our team to achieve company goals by partnering with senior members of our technical and sales teams. You will have the opportunity to improve and enhance nearly all aspects of Mitnick Security (e.g., new forthcoming website, proposals, guides, books, and technical documentation). **You are a unique hybrid of two fields:** Information Security Analyst with at least five years of experience in the field of security testing, intrusion response, security awareness training and systems security Writer (Copy/Technical) with at least five years of experience with a talent for writing web copy, proposals, news releases, articles, and/or books   **You must have the following:** Demonstrable history of writing about information security Extensive writing samples   Please note, a university degree in a related field is strongly preferred. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "JobPosting", "applicantLocationRequirements" : { "@type" : "Country", "name" : "United States" }, "applicationContact" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "Human Resources", "email" : "info@mitnicksecurity.com" }, "datePosted" : "2026-07-06", "description" : "Mitnick Security is seeking elite penetration testers to join the Global Ghost Team™ — one of the world's most respected offensive security units. 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