{ "batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_qa_analyst_tester_onet", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester: job_overview", "summary": "Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes, document defects using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers.", "body": "Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes, document defects using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers.”\n\nNote: O*NET official occupation summary. Pay data was on the page but truncated in the fetch; BLS OOH was blocked (403) so pay could not be verified from the preferred source.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1253.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)", "evidence_quote": "Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester", "category": "Tech and IT - QA/Testing", "what_it_is": "Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes; test system modifications; document defects using a bug tracking system; report defects to developers; create and maintain databases of known defects; participate in software design reviews.", "startup_cost": "could_not_verify", "skill_level": "Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed (bachelor's degree typical, several years experience)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "O*NET OnLine, Apprenticeship.gov, LinkedIn, Indeed, Toptal, Gun.io, Upwork, Freelancer.com", "adjacent_jobs": "Software Developer, Test Engineer, Automation Tester, QA Engineer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_infosec_analyst_onet", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Information Security Analyst: job_overview", "summary": "Information Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information, assess system vulnerabilities, and propose risk mitigation strategies.", "body": "Information Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information, assess system vulnerabilities, and propose risk mitigation strategies.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.”\n\nNote: O*NET official occupation summary. Apprenticeship titles listed include Cyber Defense Analyst and Cybersecurity Analyst.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1212.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)", "evidence_quote": "Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Information Security Analyst", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Information Security Analyst", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information; assess system vulnerabilities for security risks; propose and implement risk mitigation strategies; ensure appropriate security controls; respond to computer security breaches and viruses.", "startup_cost": "could_not_verify", "skill_level": "Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed (bachelor's degree typical, several years experience)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "O*NET OnLine, Apprenticeship.gov, LinkedIn, Indeed, Toptal, Gun.io, Upwork", "adjacent_jobs": "Cyber Defense Analyst, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, IT Security Analyst" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_bug_bounty_hackerone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Bug Bounty Security Researcher (HackerOne): job_overview", "summary": "Bug bounty security researchers on HackerOne find critical vulnerabilities including novel attack chains and business logic flaws for companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, GM, IBM, PayPal, Shopify, Uber, and Snapchat.", "body": "Bug bounty security researchers on HackerOne find critical vulnerabilities including novel attack chains and business logic flaws for companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, GM, IBM, PayPal, Shopify, Uber, and Snapchat.\n\nWhat HackerOne actually says:\n\n“Elite researchers find your most critical vulnerabilities, including novel attack chains and business logic flaws no automated tool reaches.”\n\nNote: Bounty amounts vary by program severity and are not listed on the homepage; pay could not be verified from this source.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://hackerone.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "HackerOne", "evidence_quote": "Elite researchers find your most critical vulnerabilities, including novel attack chains and business logic flaws no automated tool reaches.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Bug Bounty Security Researcher (HackerOne)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Bug Bounty Security Researcher", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Find and report security vulnerabilities in company programs for bounty rewards; work alongside a global community of researchers; develop skills through live events and hands-on experience.", "startup_cost": "None (free to join as researcher)", "skill_level": "Intermediate to advanced (technical security skills required)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "HackerOne.com, Bugcrowd.com, YesWeHack.com, Bountysource.com", "adjacent_jobs": "Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Vulnerability Disclosure Researcher" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "hackerone", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_bug_bounty_bugcrowd", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Bug Bounty Security Researcher (Bugcrowd): job_overview", "summary": "Bugcrowd is a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform offering bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure, pen testing as a service, and red team as a service programs for security researchers.", "body": "Bugcrowd is a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform offering bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure, pen testing as a service, and red team as a service programs for security researchers.\n\nWhat Bugcrowd actually says:\n\n“The most comprehensive list of bug bounty and security vulnerability disclosure programs, curated by the hacker community.”\n\nNote: Specific bounty amounts not stated on the Bug Bounty List page; 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Catch more issues faster with AI automation tools built on Axe-core and backed by our zero-false-positive approach.”\n\nNote: Deque is a professional accessibility testing services and tools company; pay rates not published on the Axe Platform page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.deque.com/axe/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Deque Systems", "evidence_quote": "The Axe Platform provides all your accessibility testing and monitoring tools in one place. Catch more issues faster with AI automation tools built on Axe-core and backed by our zero-false-positive approach.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Accessibility Testing Specialist (Deque Axe Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Accessibility Testing Specialist", "category": "Tech and IT - QA/Testing", "what_it_is": "Conduct accessibility testing using Axe Platform tools (automated, semi-automated, manual); identify usability barriers for people with disabilities; ensure WCAG compliance; perform manual audits using Axe Auditor.", "startup_cost": "Free (Axe-core open source, browser extensions free)", "skill_level": "Intermediate (WCAG knowledge, accessibility expertise)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Deque.com, WebAIM.org, axe.dev, Freelance platforms", "adjacent_jobs": "Accessibility Consultant, WCAG Compliance Auditor, UX Accessibility Tester" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "deque", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_penetration_tester_bugcrowd", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Penetration Tester (Bugcrowd Pen Test as a Service): job_overview", "summary": "Bugcrowd offers Penetration Testing as a Service including web application, mobile app, network, API, IoT, and cloud pen tests, plus AI Pen Test and Red Team as a Service.", "body": "Bugcrowd offers Penetration Testing as a Service including web application, mobile app, network, API, IoT, and cloud pen tests, plus AI Pen Test and Red Team as a Service.\n\nWhat Bugcrowd actually says:\n\n“Products: Bug Bounty, Vulnerability Disclosure, Pen Testing as a Service, Red Team as a Service. Pen Test as a Service includes Web Application Pen Test, Mobile App Pen Test, Network Pen Test, API Pen Test, IoT Pen Test, Cloud Pen Test, AI Pen Test.”\n\nNote: Pay rates not published on Bugcrowd's homepage; pen tester pay varies by engagement scope and client.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bugcrowd.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Bugcrowd", "evidence_quote": "Products: Bug Bounty, Vulnerability Disclosure, Pen Testing as a Service, Red Team as a Service. Pen Test as a Service includes Web Application Pen Test, Mobile App Pen Test, Network Pen Test, API Pen Test, IoT Pen Test, Cloud Pen Test, AI Pen Test.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Penetration Tester (Bugcrowd Pen Test as a Service)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Penetration Tester", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Perform authorized penetration testing of applications and infrastructure across multiple vectors (web, mobile, network, API, IoT, cloud); identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.", "startup_cost": "could_not_verify", "skill_level": "Advanced (penetration testing expertise, certifications like OSCP common)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Bugcrowd.com, HackerOne.com, Toptal.com, Gun.io, Upwork", "adjacent_jobs": "Security Consultant, Vulnerability Assessor, Red Team Operator" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "bugcrowd", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_red_team_bugcrowd", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Red Team Operator (Bugcrowd Red Team as a Service): job_overview", "summary": "Bugcrowd offers Red Team as a Service, providing adversarial simulation and offensive security testing to evaluate an organization's defenses against real-world attack scenarios.", "body": "Bugcrowd offers Red Team as a Service, providing adversarial simulation and offensive security testing to evaluate an organization's defenses against real-world attack scenarios.\n\nWhat Bugcrowd actually says:\n\n“Products: Bug Bounty, Vulnerability Disclosure, Pen Testing as a Service, Red Team as a Service.”\n\nNote: Red team operator pay not published on Bugcrowd's homepage.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bugcrowd.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Bugcrowd", "evidence_quote": "Products: Bug Bounty, Vulnerability Disclosure, Pen Testing as a Service, Red Team as a Service.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Red Team Operator (Bugcrowd Red Team as a Service)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Red Team Operator", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Conduct adversarial simulation and offensive security testing; evaluate organizational defenses against real-world attack scenarios; provide red team engagement services through Bugcrowd's platform.", "startup_cost": "could_not_verify", "skill_level": "Expert (advanced offensive security, red team operations)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Bugcrowd.com, HackerOne.com, Toptal.com", "adjacent_jobs": "Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Adversarial Simulation Specialist" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "bugcrowd", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_ai_red_teamer_hackerone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "AI Red Teamer (HackerOne AI Red Teaming): job_overview", "summary": "HackerOne offers AI Red Teaming services for adversarial testing of AI systems and models, mapped to OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI RMF frameworks.", "body": "HackerOne offers AI Red Teaming services for adversarial testing of AI systems and models, mapped to OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI RMF frameworks.\n\nWhat HackerOne actually says:\n\n“H1 AI Red Teaming - Adversarial testing for your AI systems and models, mapped to OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI RMF.”\n\nNote: AI Red Teaming is a newer service; specific pay not published on the HackerOne homepage.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://hackerone.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "HackerOne", "evidence_quote": "H1 AI Red Teaming - Adversarial testing for your AI systems and models, mapped to OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI RMF.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "AI Red Teamer (HackerOne AI Red Teaming)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "AI Red Teamer", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Perform adversarial testing of AI systems and models; identify vulnerabilities in frontier AI systems from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI; map findings to OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI RMF.", "startup_cost": "could_not_verify", "skill_level": "Expert (AI/ML security, adversarial testing)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "HackerOne.com", "adjacent_jobs": "AI Security Researcher, Red Team Operator, ML Security Engineer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "hackerone", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_security_freelancer_toptal", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Information Security Freelancer (Toptal): job_overview", "summary": "Toptal offers Information Security consulting services through its network of top freelance talent, vetted through a rigorous screening process with a 98% trial-to-hire success rate.", "body": "Toptal offers Information Security consulting services through its network of top freelance talent, vetted through a rigorous screening process with a 98% trial-to-hire success rate.\n\nWhat Toptal actually says:\n\n“Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance AI experts, software developers, designers, marketing experts, management consultants, product managers, and project managers in the world. Every applicant to the Toptal network is rigorously tested and vetted. Our highly selective process leads to a 98% trial-to-hire success rate.”\n\nNote: Toptal lists Information Security as a service category; specific pay rates not published on the homepage.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.toptal.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Toptal", "evidence_quote": "Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance AI experts, software developers, designers, marketing experts, management consultants, product managers, and project managers in the world. Every applicant to the Toptal network is rigorously tested and vetted. Our highly selective process leads to a 98% trial-to-hire success rate.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Information Security Freelancer (Toptal)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Information Security Freelancer", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Provide information security consulting and services through Toptal's elite freelance network; work on important projects for top companies; flexible engagements from hourly to full-time.", "startup_cost": "None to join (rigorous screening applies)", "skill_level": "Top 3% (rigorously tested and vetted)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Toptal.com", "adjacent_jobs": "Security Consultant, Information Security Analyst" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "toptal", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_security_freelancer_gunio", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Elite Security Engineer (Gun.io): job_overview", "summary": "Gun.io provides governed engineering capacity with a technical review protocol, global payroll across 100+ countries, and verified delivery history for elite software engineers including security specialists.", "body": "Gun.io provides governed engineering capacity with a technical review protocol, global payroll across 100+ countries, and verified delivery history for elite software engineers including security specialists.\n\nWhat Gun.io actually says:\n\n“The Technical Standard for High Stakes Engineering. Elite Talent. Automated Governance. Certain Delivery. We handle the complexity of global sourcing, vetting, and delivery management.”\n\nNote: Gun.io does not list specific pay rates on its homepage; engineers are vetted through a technical review protocol.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gun.io/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gun.io", "evidence_quote": "The Technical Standard for High Stakes Engineering. Elite Talent. Automated Governance. Certain Delivery. We handle the complexity of global sourcing, vetting, and delivery management.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Elite Security Engineer (Gun.io)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Elite Security Engineer", "category": "Tech and IT - Security", "what_it_is": "Work as a vetted engineer on high-stakes projects through Gun.io's governed platform; receive managed outcomes, global payroll, and compliance handling across 100+ countries.", "startup_cost": "None to apply (technical review protocol applies)", "skill_level": "Top 1% (vetting and technical assessment required)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Gun.io", "adjacent_jobs": "Security Engineer, Software Developer, DevSecOps Engineer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gunio", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_manual_qa_tester_freelance", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Manual QA Tester (Freelance Marketplaces): job_overview", "summary": "Manual QA testing is available on freelance platforms including Upwork, Freelancer.com, Toptal, and Gun.io, where testers execute test plans, document defects, and provide feedback on software usability and functionality.", "body": "Manual QA testing is available on freelance platforms including Upwork, Freelancer.com, Toptal, and Gun.io, where testers execute test plans, document defects, and provide feedback on software usability and functionality.\n\nWhat Freelancer.com actually says:\n\n“Software testing, QA testing, test automation, Selenium, JMeter. Bidding on projects, contests, preferred freelancer program. Milestone payments, pay only when satisfied.”\n\nNote: Freelancer.com lists QA/Testing as a category; specific pay rates vary by project and were not stated on the homepage.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.freelancer.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Freelancer.com", "evidence_quote": "Software testing, QA testing, test automation, Selenium, JMeter. Bidding on projects, contests, preferred freelancer program. Milestone payments, pay only when satisfied.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1682-job-discovery-tech-qa-and-security-angle-marketplaces", "subject": "Manual QA Tester (Freelance Marketplaces)", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Manual QA Tester", "category": "Tech and IT - QA/Testing", "what_it_is": "Execute manual test plans and test cases; document defects and report findings; provide feedback and recommendations on software usability and functionality; test system modifications before implementation.", "startup_cost": "Free to join (platform account required)", "skill_level": "Intermediate (QA methodology, bug tracking tools)", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Upwork.com, Freelancer.com, Toptal.com, Gun.io, Guru.com", "adjacent_jobs": "QA Analyst, Software Tester, Test Engineer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "freelancercom", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1682_job_discovery_tech_qa_and_security_angle_marketplaces_cyber_defense_analyst_apprenticeship", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cyber Defense Analyst (Registered Apprenticeship): job_overview", "summary": "Cyber Defense Analyst is a registered apprenticeship occupation approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, listed under Information Security Analysts (O*NET 15-1212.00), allowing career entry without a four-year degree.", "body": "Cyber Defense Analyst is a registered apprenticeship occupation approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, listed under Information Security Analysts (O*NET 15-1212.00), allowing career entry without a four-year degree.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Apprenticeship Opportunities. Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation: Ai Data Annotator, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Security Support Technician, Cybersecurity Analyst (Nof), Ia Specialist, Information Technology Specialist (Cb). Specific title(s) listed above are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.”\n\nNote: Apprenticeship pathway is a lesser-known entry route into cybersecurity; pay varies by apprenticeship program.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1212.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-06", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Apprenticeship Opportunities. Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation: Ai Data Annotator, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Security Support Technician, Cybersecurity Analyst (Nof), Ia Specialist, Information Technology Specialist (Cb). 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