Yes absolutely. I know at least one highly regarded info sec consulting firm has a "reformed computer-hacker" (their words) on staff who will penetration test your systems for a handsome fee. ($30k per system last time I checked).
If this is your passion then I would encourage you to apply. Definitely use a cover letter along the lines of the pastebin.
If this is your passion then I would encourage you to apply. Definitely use a cover letter along the lines of the pastebin.