Resumes show claims. We show proof. Penetration Testers assessed on EDR bypass techniques, Active Directory exploitation chains, and Living Off the Land strategies — so you interview candidates, not question marks.
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Talent Marketplaces give you a resume. We give you the source code.
Candidate A
Software Engineer
Self Reported
2024
Experience
5 years React / Frontend Development
No portfolio links
Previous Roles
X-Corp
Tech Solutions Inc.
Education
B.S. Computer Science — State University
• UNVERIFIED CLAIM
Verified ProofedVerified Engineer
ConnectDevs Intelligence Dossier
SAM TECH SCORE
98/100
CODE QUALITY
A+
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
Play Recorded Proof
const solveHardProblem = (data) => {
return data.reduce((acc, val) => {
// Verified optimal O(n) solution
return { ...acc, [val.id]: val.performance };
}, {});
};DECISION-READY DATA
You set the criteria. Scout ranked the matches. Now choose who's worth your time.
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Alex Mercer
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Sarah Chen
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
David Rodriguez
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
We analyze thousands of placements to give you real-time salary data for every experience level.
Role: Junior Penetration Tester
0-2 Years
Entry-level profile with a strong foundation in vulnerability assessment, basic exploitation techniques, and security tool proficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical training.
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nmap.
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities.
Junior Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary ~$88k /yr
Market
Signal
Entry Pipeline
Junior penetration testing roles remain consistent as organizations build internal offensive security capability.
Role: Mid Penetration Tester
3-5 Years
Mid-level profile with proven expertise in network penetration, web application testing, and initial EDR evasion techniques.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical training.
Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive penetration tests resulting in demonstrable technical impact.
Experience with Active Directory enumeration and basic privilege escalation techniques.
Mid Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary ~$135k /yr
Market
Signal
Red Team Demand
Mid-level penetration testers with AD expertise are in high demand as enterprises expand internal red team programs.
Role: Senior Penetration Tester
6+ Years
Senior profile with deep mastery of advanced EDR bypass, multi-stage attack chains, and agentic red team operations.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical training.
Proven track record executing advanced red team engagements with API unhooking, direct syscalls, and custom tooling.
Experience leading agentic red team operations and developing adversary simulation programs.
Senior Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary ~$195k /yr
Market
Signal
Agentic Offense
Senior red team operators with EDR bypass and custom tooling skills command premium rates in the agentic AI era.
Traditional agencies take weeks. Our Intelligence Engine runs in parallel to deliver decision-ready profiles in real-time.
Hour 0
Signal Ingestion
You define the stack. Scout maps intent signals across 550M+ profiles.
Hours 2–24
Parallel Processing
Scout scans candidate profiles while Pilot launches multi-channel outreach. The system works asynchronously while you sleep.
Scout
Mass Ingestion
Parsing your role. Scanning 800M+ engineers. Surfacing matches—live results.
Pilot
Engagement
Sending interview invites. Tracking responses. Moving candidates to SAM—pipeline
SAM
Validation
Conducting interviews. Evaluating skills. Compiling decision-ready report now
const score = validate(dev);
if (score > 0.92) dispatch(shortlist);
Hour 48
You Receive Your Shortlist
3 Decision-Ready Profiles delivered to your dashboard.
STATUS: READY
Intelligent Shortlist
Candidates Found
1,204
Validated Skills
Penetration Testing, Node, Go
Top Matches
03
Marketplaces show you profiles. We show you capability.
The Problem
When you browse a talent marketplace, you are guessing. You see a resume that claims '5 Years Penetration Testing,' but you don't know:
Can they bypass modern EDR using API unhooking and direct syscalls, or do they just run Metasploit modules?
Have they achieved domain dominance through advanced Kerberos attacks in a hardened enterprise environment?
Do they understand Living Off the Land techniques well enough to evade signature-based detection entirely?
The Solution
ConnectDevs removes the guesswork. We don't just send profiles; we send Structured Intelligence. Every candidate is interviewed by SAM against the specific Penetration Testing challenges you care about. You don't guess if they are good. You know.
Unverified Claim
Penetration Testing Developer
5 Years Experience
Verified Proof
CODE CHALLENGE
Solve a problem using algorithms
SAM INTERVIEW
Discuss alternative approaches and their trade-offs
TECH SCORE
98/100 Algorithm Score
GITHUB AUDIT
Active Open Source Contributor
For Penetration Testers, we specifically test for EDR bypass techniques, Active Directory exploitation chains, and Living Off the Land strategies. You get the raw data before you even interview.
Agencies charge a markup every hour. We charge a flat platform fee. You keep the savings.
Number of developers
3 Devs
1
10
Role seniority
Base Salary: $120,000
Includes 35%
Zero Markup
Estimated Yearly Savings
If SAM doesn't surface interview-ready candidates your LinkedIn search missed—you pay nothing.
FLEXIBLE
0%
Zero Markup
We don't inflate developer rates or take recruitment fees.
Cancel Anytime
No lock-ins. No notice required. Keep your data.
Average time-to-shortlist
Global Talent Network
Teams hiring Penetration Testers typically also need security analysis, cloud security, and application security expertise.
Everything you need to know about sourcing, assessing, and hiring top Penetration Testers through our platform.
SAM's technical interview presents candidates with scenarios requiring API unhooking, direct syscall techniques, and Living Off the Land strategies. You receive a scored report showing their ability to evade detection versus reliance on off-the-shelf tools.
Senior Penetration Testers and Red Team leads command salaries between $168,000 and $220,000 annually. Traditional agencies extract 20-35% in placement fees. ConnectDevs operates on a flat $69/mo subscription with zero markup, significantly reducing total hiring cost.
The Scout agent searches 800M+ public profiles for precise offensive security and red team signals. This delivers a targeted shortlist in days rather than the weeks typical of manual penetration testing sourcing.
Penetration Testers proactively attack your systems to find vulnerabilities before adversaries do. Security Analysts defend and respond to incidents. If you need offensive capability to validate your defenses, hire a penetration tester.
Active Directory remains the backbone of enterprise identity in 2026. Advanced Kerberos and NTLM attacks enable lateral movement and domain dominance. Penetration Testers must demonstrate AD exploitation skills to provide meaningful enterprise assessments.
Every ConnectDevs engagement provides raw assessment data upfront, including competency scores and recorded technical interviews. Audit the data before you invest interview time to minimize the risk of a costly mis-hire.