Senior Penetration Tester: Offensive Security Lead

Goldbelt, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A contracting services company is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to perform penetration testing on applications and systems. The ideal candidate has over six years of experience in vulnerability assessment and is proficient with tools like NESSUS and METASPLOIT. Responsibilities include identifying security flaws and providing effective strategies to mitigate risks. Offering a competitive salary of $90,000 - $150,000 along with comprehensive benefits such as medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years proven proficiency in performing extensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with testing tools, including NESSUS, METASPLOIT, CANVAS, NMAP, Burp Suite, and Kismet.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting a WINDOWS Server, IIS.

Responsibilities

• Performs application and network penetration testing and wireless security assessments.
• Reports the nature of identified cybersecurity risks and recommends risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures

Excellent written documentation and oral presentation skills

Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP

Knowledge of databases, applications, and Web server design and implementation

Possess oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

NESSUS

METASPLOIT

CANVAS

NMAP

Burp Suite

Kismet

Job description

A contracting services company is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to perform penetration testing on applications and systems. The ideal candidate has over six years of experience in vulnerability assessment and is proficient with tools like NESSUS and METASPLOIT. Responsibilities include identifying security flaws and providing effective strategies to mitigate risks. Offering a competitive salary of $90,000 - $150,000 along with comprehensive benefits such as medical and retirement options.