Security Vulnerability Engineer

PETADATA; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PETADATA is seeking an experienced Security Vulnerability Engineer to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in software applications. The successful candidate will design penetration testing strategies and collaborate with development teams, offering a chance to grow in a professional IT environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and risk management.
• Experience with penetration testing tools and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential security vulnerabilities in software.
• Design and implement penetration testing strategies.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Security vulnerabilities

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment tools

Python

C++

Java

AWS

Azure

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

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Position: Security Vulnerability Engineer

Location: REMOTE

Experience: 5+ years

Work type: C2C

PETADATA is seeking an experienced Security Vulnerability Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in software applications and systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential security vulnerabilities in software applications and systems.
• Design and implement penetration testing and vulnerability assessment strategies
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive vulnerability management policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate development teams on secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to respond to security incidents.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and apply this knowledge to improve vulnerability management practices.
  
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in security vulnerability management or related field
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, and risk management
• Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java
• Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
  

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  
  

We offer a professional work environment and give every opportunity to grow in the information technology world.

Note

Candidates are required to attend phone/video calls or in-person interviews, and after the selection of the candidate, they should go through all background checks on education and experience.

Please email your resume to [e-mail]

After carefully reviewing your experience and skills, one of our HR team members will contact you regarding the next steps.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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