Senior Application Security Penetration Tester

Pipe Recruit; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in Jersey City is seeking an Application Offensive Security Consultant to join its Application Security team. The role involves conducting penetration testing and security assessments on applications and APIs, as well as providing expert guidance on security risks and vulnerabilities. Candidates should have at least 6 years of web application security experience and 4 years with penetration testing tools. Relevant degrees and certifications are preferred. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in web application security testing.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with penetration testing tools.
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct offensive security testing on applications and APIs.
• Perform manual penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide detailed vulnerability reports with remediation recommendations.

Skills

Web application security testing

Manual penetration testing

Vulnerability identification

Application threats evaluation

Security best practices implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Job description

A leading security consultancy in Jersey City is seeking an Application Offensive Security Consultant to join its Application Security team. The role involves conducting penetration testing and security assessments on applications and APIs, as well as providing expert guidance on security risks and vulnerabilities. Candidates should have at least 6 years of web application security experience and 4 years with penetration testing tools. Relevant degrees and certifications are preferred. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model.