Sr. Web Application Penetration Tester

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; Connecticut; Remote; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking insurance company as a Senior Security Engineer, where you will lead application penetration testing efforts. This role offers the chance to shape cybersecurity strategies and enhance the security posture of diverse application portfolios. You will collaborate with talented teams, stay at the forefront of security trends, and make significant contributions to the organization’s security initiatives. With a focus on ethical standards and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security and penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of web/mobile architectures and security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform penetration tests on enterprise applications.
• Document findings and recommend remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to address vulnerabilities.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Assessment

Web Application Security

Mobile Application Security

Reporting Skills

Legal and Ethical Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

CISSP Certification

OSCP Certification

OSWE Certification

Job description

Senior Security Engineer - IS07FE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Hartford’s Information Protection (THIP) organization is looking for a talented individual to join a high-performing team of Application Security Engineers responsible for governing, managing and delivering our company’s application cybersecurity defenses. As a Senior Web Application Penetration Tester, you will have an opportunity to shape the direction of our company’s application penetration testing program by providing thought leadership, professional support, and valued contributions to our growing range of penetration testing activities. This role provides the right person with the opportunity to use their skills and expertise to drive meaningful improvements into the security posture of all application portfolios across our company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and perform penetration tests on applications spanning all enterprise lines of business and portfolios

• Document findings and recommend remediation strategies

• Collaborate with application teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively

• Develop exploits to demonstrate the potential impact of a successful attack

• Participate in broader attack simulation activities assessing systems including infrastructure, network, cloud, and IoT services

• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, testing methodologies, tools, security trends and threats

This role is eligible for fully remote work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to perform the duties listed above while demonstrating the skills and competencies necessary to be highly effective in the role. These skills and competencies include:

• 5+ years’ experience assessing vulnerabilities across a large enterprise application portfolio

• 3+ years’ experience performing application penetration testing to cover a broad range of enterprise web and mobile applications

• Strong understanding of web and mobile architectures and technologies including Single Page Applications (SPA), Multi-Page Applications (MPA), APIs, OAuth 2.0, JavaScript, Java and .NET frameworks

• Comprehensive knowledge of web and mobile application security vulnerabilities including OWASP Web Application, API and Mobile Top 10 lists

• Ability to effectively extend testing scope to include infrastructure, network, cloud and IoT services

• Strong reporting and communication skills

• Strong commitment to legal and ethical standards and behaviors

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information security, or related field

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE) are highly desirable and preferred

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$127,200 - $190,800

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