Pros
Bancsec's catalog of clients are typically great to work with, with a majority of clients caring about Cybersecurity. Engagements are onsite with travel, and it can be fun to visit new cities and locations in the country, As a pentester, you are thrown into the fire almost immediately, and you get a lot of exposure to all facets of Cybersecurity. If you are a fast learner, there is definitely a lot to gain and grow from after each assessment. Since all clients are financial institutions, you also learn about banking and information security.
Cons
The compensation offered does not meet the expectations of the job. Upper management favors hiring low skilled workers for low wages. Scheduling and travel can be tough during the busy months of the year (May, June, October, November) and upper management struggles to hire more to keep up with the demand. Infrastructure and processes are outdated, and there is a lot of admin work that is left to the consultant. Consultants are expected to act as their own project managers and can be overwhelming when assigned multiple assessments a week.