Penetration Tester
OccamSec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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About the role
- Conduct security audits, network penetration tests, and web application, API, and cloud assessments
- Draft security assessment reports that outline findings and provide a walkthrough of the assessment performed with evidence provided appropriately
- Use social engineering to identify improvement for security awareness and education
- Provide guidance and recommendation to clients on ways to fix or reduce security risks to their networks and products
- Operate as part of a team on larger, more complex projects with oversight from senior team members
- Operate independently on projects within defined-skill set, with oversight from a Project Manager
- Maintain proficiency in current security tools and skills.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of professional experience preferred
- Proficient in working with AWS services like EC2, S3, KMS, RDS, or similar services on Azure & GCP
- Skilled in conducting penetration tests for API, Mobile, Cloud, and Web Applications
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Go or Ruby
- Hands-on experience in building or developing Server or Application Technologies
- Utilized penetration tools effectively in various scenarios
- Applied expertise in replicating threat behaviors
- Proficient in using packet analyzer tools like Wireshark and tcpdump
- Sound understanding of IP network protocols, sub-netting, routing, switching, etc.
- Extensive background in penetrating and exploiting secure networks and systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven track record in generating comprehensive reports and assessments.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive health packages
- Life insurance
- 401k plan with company contributions
- Maternity and parental leave
- On-the-job training opportunities
- Paid, flexible vacation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
security auditsnetwork penetration testsweb application assessmentsAPI assessmentscloud assessmentspenetration testingscripting languagespacket analyzer toolsIP network protocolsthreat behavior replication
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam collaborationindependent project managementguidance and recommendation