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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

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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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