Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Penetration Tester to join our growing team in North America. The Penetration Tester will report to the manager of the Attack Surface Reduction team.

The penetration tester uses hacking tools and techniques to find gaps in our system's security that an attacker could exploit. They determine how effective a system's security measures are, and document the findings in a report showing what they did, how successful they were, and what recommendations they have. A penetration tester may be called on to provide recommendations on how to fix or lower these security risks. They will frequently collaborate with teams during the penetration test and must stay current with the latest testing tools, methods, and threats.

Your Responsibilities:

• Keep up to date on the latest vulnerabilities that may affect Rockwell Automation systems
• Conduct triage of vulnerabilities based on criticality
• Collaborate on current and emerging security threat trends with the team leader, Senior Penetration testers, and the Threat Analysts; use this intelligence in preparation of future test strategies
• Perform security assessments including application scans (using tools such as Qualys, Rapid 7, Burp Suite, etc.)
• Execute Red Team simulations based on organizationally defined threat scenarios with strict adherence to the agreed-upon rules of engagement
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires 2+ years of relevant work experience in...
• Basic knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
• An understanding of Windows and Linux-based systems
• An understanding of common networking protocols, such as DNS, TLS
• An understanding of common exploitation vectors
• Describe vulnerabilities and technical concepts to all levels
• Familiar with tools such as Burp Suite Professional
• Natural knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of operating systems, network and security appliances, application language, and software being used
• Experience performing penetration testing in cloud-based environments
• Experience with scripting, either Python, Powershell or another language

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

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