This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$140,000–$204,625
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$163k
versus about
$172k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About LPL Financial
LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management
LPL Financial currently has
31 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$135,960–$226,600
across 31 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Penetration Tester at LPL Financial’s Cyber Security team, you will lead the scheduling and execution of internal penetration testing for web, mobile, cloud, API, and AI-enabled applications, collaborating closely with stakeholders to identify security weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting advanced manual penetration tests against OWASP Top 10 threats, developing custom tools and scripts, and providing actionable feedback to Application Security teams. You will also perform network and infrastructure assessments, document findings in clear reports, and present results to leadership and stakeholders. Ideal candidates have over eight years of experience in application and API testing, leading engagements from scoping through reporting, and using tools like Burp Suite and Kali Linux. Advanced knowledge of AI models and secure software development lifecycle practices is preferred, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java and understanding of cloud environments like AWS and Azure.
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