Senior Web Application Penetration Tester

About the role

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Web Application Penetration Tester with demonstrated competence and experience to contribute toward the success of our information security program. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will assess the security of our web applications by identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies to enhance their resilience against cyber threats. This role requires a deep understanding of web application security principles, advanced web application penetration testing techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, with an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days. Available locations include Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Perform web application and API penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to enhance application security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.
• Document findings and produce technical reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Eight or more years of experience in information security.
• Two or more years of experience in IT infrastructure management, application architecture, risk management, data architecture, middleware technology, and IT operations and project management.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• At least five years performing web application and/or API penetration testing.
• 3-5 years or more experience in technical writing and documentation.
• Familiarity with information security architecture and IT standards, procedures, and policies.
• Offensive Security Web Assessor Certification (OSWA), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), or similar certification is a plus.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional Certification (OSCP) is a plus.
• Experience with ServiceNow Application Vulnerability Response, change control, product and vendor evaluation is a plus.
• Subject matter expertise (5+ years) in information security technologies including Burp Suite Pro and OWASP Zap.
• Strong knowledge of web application security principles, OWASP Top 10, and industry best practices for secure web application development.
• Hands-on experience with manual testing techniques, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF, and other common web application vulnerabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure).
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

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