Remote Senior Mainframe Penetration Tester

NetSPI Inc.

Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NetSPI Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Consultant focused on Mainframe Penetration Testing. You will perform tests across z/OS environments (CICS, IMS, Db2) and deliver actionable reports to clients.

Collaboration with customers to shape remediation and contribute to security best practices is expected. You will leverage offensive toolkits and industry-standard frameworks to assess networks, apps, and platforms, with emphasis on mainframe security and clear reporting to Fortune 500 clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, CS, Engineering or Math, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of penetration testing experience across network, web, thick client, and OS testing.
Experience with offensive toolkits used for network and application pentesting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of z/OS fundamentals including TSO, JCL, JES2, USS, Networking and at least one ESM (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret).

Responsibilities

Perform network, app, platform, CICS, IMS, Db2 and other z/OS-based penetration tests.
Create and deliver penetration test reports to clients.
Collaborate with clients to create remediation strategies to improve security posture.
Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for pentesting services.
Participate in ongoing development/enhancement of NetSPI services and thought leadership.