
Closed
Posted
OSCP-Certified Technical Reviewer Needed Looking for 1 or 2 OSCP-certified penetration tester for occasional project-based technical QA. The primary assessment work is handled internally. Your role will mainly involve reviewing selected findings, validating technical reasoning, checking severity, and reviewing final reports before delivery. No client meetings. No full-time commitment. Requirements: Current OSCP or OSCP+ Certification verification Willingness to sign an NDA Ability to review penetration-testing findings and reports Work is paid per agreed review task. Please send your OSCP verification, a short summary of your experience, and your expected rate for a few hours of technical review.( Think 2-3 hours per task)
Project ID: 40695237
20 proposals
Remote project
Active 4 days ago
Set your budget and timeframe
Get paid for your work
Outline your proposal
It's free to sign up and bid on jobs
20 freelancers are bidding on average $20 USD/hour for this job

Hi, I am interested in supporting your project-based technical QA and penetration-testing report review requirements. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have experience with cybersecurity research, technical analysis, vulnerability assessment, and structured security documentation. I can review selected penetration-testing findings by examining the technical reasoning, validating evidence and conclusions, assessing whether severity ratings are appropriately justified, and checking reports for technical accuracy and consistency before delivery. I understand that the primary penetration-testing work is handled internally and that this role is focused specifically on independent technical review, without client meetings. I am also comfortable working under an NDA and completing focused 2–3 hour review tasks on an occasional basis. I can provide relevant cybersecurity experience details and my proposed hourly/task rate for your consideration. If OSCP/OSCP+ certification is mandatory, I can only proceed where the required certification verification is available. Kindly consider me, thank you.
$20 USD in 40 days
7.6
7.6

Your need for an OSCP-certified reviewer to validate technical findings and report accuracy resonates with my experience in meticulously dissecting penetration test results. I've previously contributed to projects where rigorous validation of identified vulnerabilities and their associated remediation strategies was paramount to client confidence, ensuring the technical integrity of the final deliverable. My approach involves a systematic review process. I will utilize my OSCP expertise to analyze raw findings, cross-referencing technical details with common exploitation techniques and industry best practices. This includes validating the logical flow of evidence, assessing the accuracy of severity ratings against established frameworks like CVSS, and ensuring the clarity and technical soundness of the report narrative. I'm adept at identifying potential blind spots or misinterpretations in the assessment process. To ensure we're perfectly aligned, could you specify the typical volume of findings and report complexity you anticipate for these review tasks? I'm eager to discuss how my OSCP-backed technical review can bolster your internal QA process.
$25 USD in 7 days
4.5
4.5

Hello, I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service-provider networks. I specialize in Network Security, SD-WAN, routing & switching, enterprise wireless, and secure network architecture, helping companies modernize legacy networks, improve reliability, and reduce WAN costs. Core expertise: - Firewalls & Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower IPsec & SSL VPN, site-to-site, remote access, policy design - Routing & Switching: Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst, Nexus, Juniper Routers (M10, MX 960) and SRX 500 (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP) Enterprise LAN & campus design - LAN Switching (Multi-Vendor): Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, HP, Aruba, FortiSwitch Access/core design, redundancy, QoS, segmentation - Enterprise Wireless: Cisco WLC & APs, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Ubiquiti, Aruba Wi-Fi, FortiAP Coverage design, roaming, security, troubleshooting - SD-WAN: Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki (hub-and-spoke, MPLS + Internet, segmentation, HA, traffic steering) - Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP Site-to-site VPN, routing integration - Network Automation: Python Certifications: CCIE Enterprise Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation CCNP Data Center CCNP Security Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-Cloud If you share your current setup and goal, I can propose a clear and practical solution. Best regards,
$20 USD in 40 days
4.7
4.7

Hi, Your requirement is a good fit for a focused technical review role. We can review selected penetration-testing findings and reports with particular attention to the technical reasoning, evidence, severity/CVSS assessment, and whether the conclusions are properly supported before the report reaches your client. We’re comfortable reviewing web application and infrastructure security findings, validating reproduction details and remediation recommendations, and identifying cases where a finding may be overstated, understated, duplicated or missing important technical context. We can also work within your existing reporting methodology rather than introducing unnecessary changes. We understand this is occasional, task-based work with no client meetings, and we’re comfortable signing an NDA and handling reviews confidentially. We can also work within the 2–3 hour review window you mentioned. OSCP/OSCP+ verification can be provided privately as requested. Our expected rate is [YOUR RATE]/hour, or we can agree on a fixed rate per review task. Happy to start with one review task so you can evaluate the quality and depth of our technical feedback. Best regards, Vijay Kumar Dogra.
$15 USD in 40 days
1.7
1.7

Hi, I am Johib. I understand you need an OSCP/OSCP+-certified penetration tester for occasional technical QA—reviewing findings, validating exploit reasoning and severity, and checking final reports before delivery. I have more than 15 years of experience in software engineering, application security, VAPT, secure architecture, Linux, APIs, cloud systems, and technical review. I am OCP-certified and hold other technology certifications. However, I want to be transparent: I do not currently have a verified OSCP/OSCP+ certification. If OSCP verification is a strict requirement, I would not want to misrepresent my qualifications. If equivalent senior technical-review experience is acceptable, I would be available for 2–3 hour review tasks at $25/hour and can sign an NDA. 3 questions: 1. Is current OSCP/OSCP+ certification strictly mandatory? 2. What types of assessments will I mainly review—web, API, network, Active Directory, or mixed? 3. Do you have an internal severity methodology such as CVSS plus business-impact guidance? Thanks, Johib
$15 USD in 40 days
1.1
1.1

Just read your "Penetration Test Review Expert" post. Security is my core work: penetration testing, security audits and cleaning up hacked sites. I have delivered over 60 freelance contracts, a large share of them security engagements, and earlier in my career I analyzed vulnerabilities in widely used open source Python packages with CVSS scoring. My approach here: identify and document every issue first, then fix with your approval, then harden so it does not come back. You get a clear written report at the end, what was wrong, what I changed, what to watch for. I can start right away. If you share access or the details I can usually tell you within the first pass how deep the problem goes. Thamer
$25 USD in 7 days
0.0
0.0

Hi, I’m interested in supporting your team with project-based penetration-testing QA. I can typically complete a 2–3 hour review task the same day or within 24 hours, depending on report size. My review would focus on: • Technical validation of findings and exploit reasoning • Identifying false positives or unsupported conclusions • CVSS/severity and business-impact assessment • OWASP/PTES-aligned methodology • Reproduction steps and PoC quality • Remediation accuracy and practicality • Consistency between technical findings and executive summaries • Final report QA before client delivery I’m comfortable working asynchronously under NDA with no client-facing requirement, and can provide concise reviewer notes rather than unnecessarily rewriting the assessment. I would prefer to agree on a per-review rate after seeing a representative report/task size. I’m available for ongoing occasional reviews and can accommodate urgent turnaround when agreed in advance. Best Regards,
$20 USD in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hi there, I am an OSCP-certified penetration tester with a strong background in technical QA and report review. I understand you need a reviewer to validate findings, check severity, and ensure report quality before delivery—no client meetings, just technical oversight. **What I Offer:** - **OSCP-Certified** (certification verification available upon request) - Experienced in reviewing penetration test reports, validating technical reasoning, and confirming severity ratings - Willing to sign NDA immediately - Available for occasional project-based tasks (2-3 hours per review) **Rate:** $50 USD per hour (approx. $100-150 per 2-3 hour task) I can start right away. Let me know if you need my OSCP verification or any additional details. Best, [Yassa Hanna]
$15 USD in 50 days
0.0
0.0

I am a QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I have worked on manual and automated testing, test case design, defect management, regression testing, API testing, and Agile development processes. I have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. I am passionate about improving product quality, learning new technologies, and contributing to successful project deliveries.
$20 USD in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hello, I am interested in working on this project and believe my experience in software testing makes me a strong candidate. I have hands-on experience in manual testing, functional testing, regression testing, API testing, database testing, and creating detailed test cases. I am also familiar with tools such as Postman, JIRA, Swagger, and Playwright. I focus on identifying defects accurately, validating requirements, and delivering high-quality results within the agreed timeline. I can start immediately and will provide regular updates throughout the project. I would be happy to discuss the project requirements and get started. Thank you for considering my proposal.
$20 USD in 40 days
0.0
0.0

I’m excited about the opportunity to support your team with penetration testing reviews. As an OSCP-certified penetration tester, I have extensive experience in validating findings, assessing technical reasoning, and ensuring report accuracy. My background includes working on various projects where I provided detailed reviews and insights, ensuring high-quality deliverables for clients. I understand the importance of thorough assessments and can approach each task with a critical eye to confirm severity and clarity in reporting. I’m comfortable working under an NDA and can provide my OSCP verification upon request. For a 2-3 hour review task, my expected rate is [insert your rate]. I’m ready to start whenever you are and look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your projects.
$15 USD in 7 days
0.0
0.0

I am an experienced penetration tester available to handle your project-based QA reviews. I will validate technical findings, verify CVSS/risk severities, and polish your final report deliverables to ensure clear, actionable outcomes for your clients—all within your target 2–3 hour task window. I am ready to sign an NDA immediately upon contact. Please clarify below On average, how many report pages or individual findings are included per 2–3 hour review task? Will reviews rely strictly on draft report text, or will raw scan outputs/logs be provided for verification? What is the required completion window once a task is assigned (e.g., within 24 hours)?
$20 USD in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hi, I can independently validate your pentest findings and reports before they go out for final delivery. Your internal team handles the penetration testing, while you need a reliable technical reviewer to catch inaccurate findings, weak reasoning, and severity issues before reports reach clients. I can provide focused QA on selected findings and final reports without requiring client meetings or long-term commitment. My review would focus on:- - Validating technical findings and supporting evidence. - Checking CVSS/severity against the actual business and technical impact. - Reviewing exploitation reasoning, remediation guidance, and report clarity. - Flagging inconsistencies or unsupported conclusions before delivery. I’m comfortable working under NDA and can provide certification verification. For the typical 2–3 hour review task, I’m open to an agreed fixed rate or hourly arrangement based on the scope. I can share my OSCP verification and a brief summary of relevant penetration-testing experience with your team. What format do you currently use for your assessment reports? Best Regards, Sahil D.
$20 USD in 40 days
1.4
1.4

Benin City, Nigeria
Payment method verified
Member since Jul 7, 2024
min $100000 USD
₹12500-37500 INR
$15-25 AUD / hour
$10-30 USD
$2-8 USD / hour
$250-750 USD
$250-750 USD
$250-750 USD
₹1250-2500 INR / hour
$2-8 USD / hour
£20-250 GBP
$5000-10000 AUD
₹600-1500 INR
$30-250 USD
₹1500-12500 INR
₹12500-37500 INR
$1500-3000 USD
$15-25 USD / hour
₹12500-37500 INR
₹600-1500 INR