Senior Web App & API Security Consultant (Remote)

Halock Security Labs; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus potential

Training and paid certification opportunities

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k)

Long-term disability

Job summary

Halock Security Labs is hiring a Sr. Offensive Security Consultant to conduct web application and API penetration testing. The role requires 6-8 years of experience, strong proficiency in penetration testing tools, and the ability to develop custom solutions. Responsibilities include producing technical reports, contributing to penetration testing frameworks, and participating in client meetings. The position offers a full-time remote work arrangement with excellent benefits, including competitive salary and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in manual web application and API penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of web application and API security testing tools.
• Skills-based industry certification (e.g., OSWA, BSCP, ASCP, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct web application and API penetration testing using various tools.
• Develop custom proof-of-concept exploits and tooling.
• Produce comprehensive technical reports with remediation guidance.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web application security

API security

Python

Bash

Technical troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Formal education in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Halock Security Labs is hiring a Sr. Offensive Security Consultant to conduct web application and API penetration testing. The role requires 6-8 years of experience, strong proficiency in penetration testing tools, and the ability to develop custom solutions. Responsibilities include producing technical reports, contributing to penetration testing frameworks, and participating in client meetings. The position offers a full-time remote work arrangement with excellent benefits, including competitive salary and training opportunities.