Senior Penetration Tester (WebApp and Network)

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough penetration tests on web applications to identify vulnerabilities.
• Utilizing various penetration testing tools and methodologies to simulate cyber attacks.
• Analyzing web applications for weaknesses and vulnerabilities using manual and automated methods.
• Understanding and exploiting known web vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and others.
• Preparing detailed reports on findings and providing recommendations for security improvements.
• Collaborating with development teams to advise on security best practices.
• Keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and testing methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).
• Strong understanding of web application technologies and protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, JavaScript, etc.).
• Proficiency in using penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, SQLMap, etc.
• Experience with known exploits and their mitigation.
• Able to analyze and report on penetration testing outcomes effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Ruby.
• Knowledge of network security and operating systems.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and container technologies.

Benefits

This role will be primarily remote but may require travel.

Pay

The pay rate is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate remote work.