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, developing custom tools and scripts, and providing actionable feedback on emerging risks. You will work with Security Architects throughout the SDLC to ensure secure production deployment and stay updated on evolving tactics and zero-day vulnerabilities. The role requires expertise in security assessment tools like Burp Suite and Kali Linux, as well as experience testing AI-enabled applications and using AI models for tool development. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of penetration testing experience, a deep understanding of OWASP frameworks, and advanced knowledge of cloud environments and secure coding practices.
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