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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Penetration Testers *
 
Penetration Testers
(O*NET 15-1299.04, SOC 15-1299)
  • Education Level
  • Skills
  • Licensing
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  • Abilities
  • Work Activities
  • Work Styles
  • Detailed Work Activities
What they do
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
 
Wages
Wage rates not available for Vermont
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Industries of Employment
Computer Occupations, All Other*
United States - 2020
IndustryPercent of total
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services
27%
  • Federal government, excluding postal service
20%
  • Self-employed workers
14%
  • Educational services; state, local, and private
4%
  • Management of companies and enterprises
4%
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Projected Employment
Computer Occupations, All Other*
 Vermont
2020 employment 603
2030 employment 669
Annual percent change
(compounded)
1.0%
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations)
53
* You're seeing information for "Computer Occupations, All Other" because it includes "Penetration Testers" for which projected employment information is not available.
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Education and Experience:
Computer Occupations, All Other*
  • Typical education needed for entry
    Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation
    None
  • Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
    None
* You're seeing information for "Computer Occupations, All Other" because it includes "Penetration Testers" for which education and experience information is not available.
Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications
 
Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Specific Vocational Preparation Range
    (7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require over 2 years up to and including 4 years of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP
 
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