Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, and they are seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to join their Cybersecurity Operations team. This role involves performing complex penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and contributing to the improvement of security methodologies and toolsets.
Responsibilities
• Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests of web, API, mobile, and infrastructure systems independently
• Perform source code analysis to identify and validate application vulnerabilities
• Develop custom scripts or proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate impact of vulnerabilities
• Perform post-exploitation analysis and validate detections using tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to guide remediation and conduct retests
• Contribute to internal methodologies and documentation to improve testing consistency
• Mentor junior penetration testers and share best practices across the team
• Participate in red team and adversary simulation exercises to assess overall defense capabilities
Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or vulnerability research
• Experience performing both application and infrastructure testing, including cloud and hybrid environments
• Proficient with static and dynamic analysis tools, scripting, and exploit development
• Certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, or equivalent technical credentials
• Proficiency with tools including Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, BloodHound, and CrowdStrike Falcon
• Experience conducting web, API, cloud, and infrastructure penetration testing
• Strong understanding of authentication mechanisms, encryption, and secure software design principles
• Intermediate to advanced ability in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Ability to perform static and dynamic source code analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members on testing methodology and report quality
• Effectively collaborates across AppSec, InfraSec, and development teams
• Operates independently on complex engagements with minimal supervision
• Capable of scoping and defining objectives for penetration tests based on risk assessments
• Develops and applies new testing techniques for emerging technologies
• Anticipates potential attack paths and proactively strengthens detection and prevention capabilities
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD testing integration, or API fuzzing
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, CIS 18, NIST)
• Experience validating security controls via EDR tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon or SentinelOne
• Prior experience mentoring or leading technical exercises
Benefits
• Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
Company Overview
• Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.livenation.me/.