Penetration Tester
Blue Mantis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudPythonRubyRustSQL
About the role
- Advanced Penetration Testing: Dive deep into clients' systems, networks, cloud security, and applications utilizing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark; employ scripting to demonstrate potential exploits
- Strategic Attack Simulation: Analyze attack surfaces, craft bespoke penetration strategies, and employ OSINT techniques to simulate real-world threats
- Precise Vulnerability Unveiling: Use manual and automated techniques to detect web application vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
- Detailed Exploitation Reporting: Craft comprehensive reports outlining vulnerabilities, exploitation paths, and recommended mitigations
- Technical Insight Communication: Translate technical findings into actionable insights for clients and explain complex exploitation scenarios
- Remediation Guidance and Implementation: Assist with remediation efforts and translate recommendations into actionable plans
- Cutting-Edge Skill Refinement: Keep up to date with evolving security threats, emerging vulnerabilities, industry best practices and Zero Trust architecture
- Reporting to Randy Becker and collaborating within Blue Mantis' team
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of hands-on security experience within IT environments
- 2 + years of experience performing Penetration Tests, Ethical Hacking, and Vulnerability assessments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field
- OSCP certification required
- Proficiency with Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark
- Experience using Python, Rust, Ruby, C#, and PowerShell scripting
- Knowledge and experience with Active Directory, SQL, and web application exploits
- Ability to drive methodology advancements and mentor junior team members
- Uphold ethical standards and maintain strict confidentiality
Benefits
- Enjoying the flexibility of remote work
- Culture that nurtures creativity and encourages you to forge new paths in pursuit of our clients' goals
- Teamwork and collaboration emphasis
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Penetration TestingEthical HackingVulnerability AssessmentScriptingWeb Application ExploitsActive DirectorySQLPythonRustRuby
Soft skills
CommunicationMentoringAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationConfidentialityMethodology Advancement
Certifications
OSCP