Penetration Tester– Volunteer Role

Penetration Tester

The Donovan’s Venom

Remote | Technology – Information Security | Volunteer

We’re Building — And It Must Be Tested

The Donovan’s Venom is growing.

Systems.

Applications.

Platforms.

All of it must be tested before it’s trusted.

We are seeking a Penetration Tester to simulate real-world cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and expose weaknesses before they can be exploited.

Because security isn’t proven by assumptions.

It’s proven by testing it under pressure.

The Role

This role serves as the organization’s offensive security specialist.

You will conduct controlled testing, simulate attacks, and validate vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and platforms.

You are not just identifying issues.

You are thinking like an attacker to prevent real attacks.

This role plays a critical part in strengthening the organization’s overall security posture through proactive testing and risk validation.

What You’ll Own

Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking

• • Conduct penetration tests across:
  • Systems and infrastructure
  • Applications and platforms
  • Web environments
  • Simulate real-world attack scenarios
  • Identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses

Vulnerability Exploitation & Validation

• • Perform controlled exploitation of vulnerabilities
  • Validate severity and real-world impact
  • Demonstrate attack paths and risks

Security Assessment & Testing

• • Perform:
  • Network testing
  • Application testing
  • Configuration reviews
  • Apply industry-standard testing methodologies

Reporting & Documentation

• • Document:
  • Vulnerabilities
  • Exploitation methods
  • Risk levels
  • Provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations
  • Deliver reports to security and leadership teams

Security Control Validation

• • Test effectiveness of:
  • Security configurations
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring systems
  • Identify gaps in defenses and recommend improvements

Collaboration with Security & IT Teams

• • Work closely with:
  • Cybersecurity Engineers
  • Vulnerability management teams
  • IT Operations
  • Application teams
  • Support remediation efforts and improvements

Continuous Testing & Improvement

• • Conduct recurring testing cycles
  • Re-test systems after fixes are implemented
  • Improve testing methods and approaches

Compliance & Audit Support

• • Support audit readiness through testing validation
  • Provide documentation and evidence of security testing

Ethical Testing Practices

• • Ensure testing is:
  • Controlled
  • Safe
  • Within approved scope
  • Avoid disruption to systems and users

Continuous Learning & Threat Awareness

• • Stay updated on:
  • New attack techniques
  • Emerging vulnerabilities
  • Security tools and methodologies

Who This Is For

This role is for someone who:

• • Thinks like an attacker and a defender
  • Enjoys breaking systems to make them stronger
  • Understands real-world attack techniques
  • Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Can clearly communicate technical risks

Qualifications

Required

• • 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity or penetration testing
  • Strong understanding of:
  • System and network security
  • Application security
  • Common attack techniques

Preferred

• • Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies
  • Familiarity with:
  • Web application security
  • Network testing
  • Certifications (CEH, OSCP – preferred but not required)
  • Experience in SaaS or cloud environments

Commitment

• • 8–12 hours per week
  • Flexible schedule (aligned with testing activities)
  • Fully remote

What You’ll Gain

• • Hands-on experience in offensive security
  • Exposure to real-world vulnerability testing and exploitation
  • Opportunity to strengthen system and application security
  • Development in ethical hacking techniques

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)

We are building — and testing in real time.

To ensure alignment:

• • You must be able to start within 14 days
  • You must complete the full application
  • You must be ready to participate in scheduled testing activities

Important Disclaimer

This is a volunteer role.

We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.

Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.