We are seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join our dynamic team. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for assessing the security of applications, networks, and systems through various types of security testing, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance security measures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform security assessments and penetration tests on web applications, mobile applications, networks, and systems.
- Identify, document, and report security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
- Provide detailed recommendations for security improvements and remediation.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure vulnerabilities are effectively mitigated.
- Conduct social engineering assessments to identify human-related security risks.
- Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
- Develop and maintain security testing methodologies and tools.
- Assist in incident response activities and investigations as needed.
- Participate in security training and awareness programs for employees.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Develop client-facing reports using industry best practices for penetration tests.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Penetration Tester.
- Ability to generate, write and document your own penetration test reports.
- Strong knowledge of security assessment tools and methodologies.
- Expertise in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in various systems and applications.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Ownership of a computer capable of running modern security tools and software.
- Ability to work within the US Eastern timezone.
- Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or similar.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud security assessments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA.
- Previous experience working for a tech company.
- Experience thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.
