Hire Penetration Testers on Open Lance
Find weaknesses in your own systems before attackers do with vetted penetration testers who work under authorization. Post a job free, receive proposals from ranked talent, and pay only for the work you approve, protected by escrow from start to finish.
Free
to post a job and get proposals
0%
commission with Open Lance Ultra
100%
escrow-protected jobs
Instant
release on approval
What you can build with Penetration Testing
Web application testing
Authorized testing of your own web apps.
Network penetration testing
Assess your internal and external networks.
API security testing
Probe your own endpoints for flaws.
Cloud configuration review
Check your cloud setup for misconfigurations.
Reporting and remediation
Clear findings with steps to fix each issue.
Retesting
Confirm fixes hold after remediation.
Why hire penetration testers here
Better talent, fairer fees
0% commission on Ultra means freelancers keep more, so the strongest ones choose to work here.
Escrow on every job
Fund milestones into escrow. Money releases only when you approve the work.
Free to start
Post a job and receive proposals at no cost. Pay only for work you approve.
Four ways to work
A fixed-price project, hourly with a work diary, a monthly retainer, or a ready-made Drop-In.
Vetted, ranked talent
Ranked by real performance and verified experience, with reviews tied to real contracts.
Instant release
Approve a milestone and release funds instantly, with no multi-day clearance hold.
Hiring penetration testers, step by step
Post your job
Describe your project, stack, and timeline. It is free.
Review proposals
Compare ranked talent, portfolios, and reviews side by side.
Fund a milestone
Lock the amount into secure escrow before work begins.
Approve and release
Pay only for work you accept, milestone by milestone.
What to look for in a Penetration Testing freelancer
A strong penetration tester operates only with written authorization on systems you own. Look for:
- A signed scope and authorization before any testing starts.
- Certifications that fit: OSCP, GPEN, or CEH.
- Methodology that follows standards like OWASP and PTES.
- Actionable reports that developers can actually use.
- Retesting after fixes to confirm each issue is closed.
Agree on scope, rules of engagement, and written authorization in advance, limited strictly to assets you own or control.
Four ways to hire on Open Lance
Drop-Ins
Got a small, well-defined task?
Buy a ready-made, fixed-scope service and get it delivered, with no back-and-forth briefs. Escrow-protected, just like everything else.
Fixed-price project
Know exactly what you need built?
Post a fixed-price job, agree the milestones up front, and release payment as each one is approved.
Hourly
Scope still evolving?
Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary. You review and approve the hours, with no guesswork and no surprises.
Dedicated Hire
Need someone long-term?
Bring on a freelancer full-time on a monthly engagement: your own dedicated team member, managed end-to-end on Open Lance.
Hiring penetration testers: common questions
- How much does it cost to hire a penetration tester on Open Lance?
- Posting a job is free. You pay the tester's rate, funded into escrow, plus a small, transparent fee shown at checkout. Rates vary with scope and target size.
- Can I hire a penetration tester hourly?
- Yes. Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary, or choose a fixed-price engagement, a monthly retainer for regular testing, or a ready-made Drop-In.
- How do I know a tester is any good?
- Every tester is ranked by real performance and verified experience, with reviews tied to completed contracts. Check certifications and sample reports before you commit.
- Is my payment protected?
- Yes. Every job is escrow-protected. Funds are committed before work begins and released only when you approve the final report.
- How fast can I hire?
- Post a job and start receiving proposals from ranked penetration testers within minutes.
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