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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Florianópolis, Brazil

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Florianópolis earns a median of R$390k a year ($74k gross). Florianópolis has about 509,000 residents and is the 15th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Brazil has 1, and remote roles can be done from Florianópolis.

R$390kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $74k
p10 R$320kp90 R$470k
City factor 0.88×Rank 14 of 15
0Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Florianópolis
1Open in Brazil
R$300k–R$600kJunior to lead median / yr
7 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Security / Penetration Tester roles near Florianópolis

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Florianópolis today, so these are the nearest in Brazil, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Brazil

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Florianópolis

Gross annual pay in BRL. Florianópolis is 0.88× the Brazil median (-12%), which is R$440k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$240kR$300kR$360k$57k
Mid-levelR$320kR$390kR$470k$74k
SeniorR$400kR$490kR$600k$95k
LeadR$490kR$600kR$730k$110k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Florianópolis.

The role

What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Florianópolis

Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks.

  • Run web, API and mobile penetration tests against agreed scope
  • Triage scanner output and remove false positives
  • Write findings with proof of exploit and a fix recommendation
  • Add security checks to CI
  • Retest fixes and track remediation

Skills and stack employers ask for

OWASP Top 10Burp SuiteScriptingThreat modellingReporting

Tools named most often

Burp SuiteOWASP ZAPPostmanDocker

Time zone

Florianópolis is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Florianópolis: FAQ

How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Florianópolis?

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Florianópolis earns a median of R$390k a year ($74k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$320k to R$470k. Junior pay starts near R$300k, senior pay is R$490k and leads reach R$600k.

Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Florianópolis?

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Florianópolis today, but Brazil has 1 and Security / Penetration Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Florianópolis pay compare with the rest of Brazil?

Florianópolis ranks 14th of 15 Brazil cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is R$440k, so Florianópolis is below it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $180k.

What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Florianópolis ask for?

Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks. Typical requirements: OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, Scripting, Threat modelling, Reporting. The tools named most often are Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Docker.

Can a Security / Penetration Tester work with US or European teams from Florianópolis?

Florianópolis is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Florianópolis with PassRidge?

Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Florianópolis starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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