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Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

IT & Technology

Penetration testers simulate targeted cyberattacks on IT systems, networks and applications to uncover security vulnerabilities before real attackers can exploit them. They conduct vulnerability analyses, test web applications, APIs and infrastructures and produce detailed reports with recommendations. The work requires creative thinking and deep technical understanding.

Entry
~CHF 85'000
CHF 7'083/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 115'000
CHF 9'583/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 150'000
CHF 12'500/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS
Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years
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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science4/10
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💻 IT10/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic1/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact5/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook8/10
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🔥 Demand (current)8/10
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AI Risk2/10
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