Ass Penetration Tester Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned professional skilled in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and application security to join our security team. This fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level role requires a creative problem solver who can resolve a wide range of issues and safeguard applications through secure coding, source code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Application Penetration Testing and thorough source code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Utilize tools such as Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP to perform security assessments.
• Apply methodologies from OWASP guidelines and best practices to enhance application security.
• Participate in cyber forensics, threat hunting, and related activities to investigate potential security breaches.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices and resolve security issues creatively.
• Continuously update security knowledge and skills to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, software development, cyber forensics, or threat hunting.
• In-depth understanding of Application Security and Secure Coding principles.
• Proficiency in conducting Source Code Reviews and application security assessments.
• Experience with Application Penetration Testing, utilizing tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.
• Possession of one or more security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT, or OSCP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve a wide range of security issues in creative ways.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Skills

• Additional expertise in secure software development and advanced cyber forensics.
• Familiarity with emerging security technologies and threat intelligence.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate security risks and solutions to diverse teams.

Experience

• Typically a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or related security domains.

Environment

• The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring the ability to adapt to evolving security challenges.
• Work location details have not been specified, indicating potential flexibility in remote, in-office, or hybrid settings.