Mobile App Penetration Tester - Security Consultant II

NetSPI; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Consultant II to conduct penetration testing on mobile applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in application penetration testing. Key responsibilities include delivering actionable reports and enhancing clients’ security posture. The role demands a collaborative mindset and familiarity with offensive tools like Kali Linux and Burp Suite. This position has growth potential and requires independent and team-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in application penetration testing.
• Familiarity with offensive tools like Kali Linux, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
• Understanding of mobile application data security and communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on mobile applications and APIs.
• Identify insecure data storage and communication in apps.
• Create and collaborate on penetration testing reports for clients.

Skills

Penetration testing

Application security

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or IT

Tools

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nessus

Frida

Drozer

Objection

Ghidra

Job description

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Consultant II to conduct penetration testing on mobile applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in application penetration testing. Key responsibilities include delivering actionable reports and enhancing clients’ security posture. The role demands a collaborative mindset and familiarity with offensive tools like Kali Linux and Burp Suite. This position has growth potential and requires independent and team-oriented work.