[Remote] Senior Security Consultant (Web Application Penetration Tester)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NetSPI is an award-winning pioneer of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with a focus on innovative security solutions. As a Senior Security Consultant, you will conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable reports to enhance clients' security posture, primarily focusing on web applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engagements on web applications and underlying APIs independently and provide technical oversight
• Review reports for accuracy in technical oversight, perform weekly QA oversight, and provide mentoring support to others
• Create, deliver, and collaborate on penetration testing reports in diverse client environments, maintaining client-specific processes, reporting standards, and access protocols to help improve their security posture
• Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services, alongside commitment to improvement and execution on NetSPI specific products and processes
• Participate in development, implementation, and oversight of testing, delivery, and management strategies for key client accounts
• Perform administrative tasks related to day-to-day consulting activities to ensure smooth business and engagement operations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher, with a focus on IT, Computer Science, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in Penetration Testing
• Familiarity with offensive tools, based on applicable skillset (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus)
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive IT concepts and protocols
• Extensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and various security frameworks
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems internals
• Experience mentoring or coaching to growing team members, while sharing knowledge externally through blogs, hosting webinars, or presenting at conferences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10%
• This position requires an 8-hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends necessary to meet project deadlines or critical needs
• Ability to provide technical and QA oversight on web applications and underlying APIs
• Experience in one or more of the following programming or scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#)
• Offensive cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GXPN, GPEN, OSCP, GWAPT)

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