Rapid7

Security Analyst, Penetration Testing

Rapid7

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $86,700 - $117,300 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AssemblyJavaLinuxPHPPythonRubyUnix

About the role

  • Perform technical testing against a variety of targets, including network penetration testing (internal, external, and wireless), web application and API testing, and social engineering (on-premise and electronic).
  • Consistently produce high-quality reports and peer-review colleagues' work for errors and inaccuracies.
  • Help develop and create Executive Briefings.
  • Deliver timely reports to clients and external stakeholders.
  • Translate technical concepts and convey them to non-security personnel.
  • Be capable of learning in a fast-paced environment and taking on solo engagements.
  • Participate in industry conferences and professional organizations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years in an active technical security role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous technical security consulting experience
  • Knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods
  • Strong knowledge of network, web-based application, and IEEE 802.11 security concepts
  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite
  • Experience using interpreted languages (Ruby, Python, PHP, etc.) and knowledge of compiled languages (Java, C, C++, Assembly, etc.)
  • Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Certifications such as GPEN, CPTS, or OSCP.
  • The ability to ask for help.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
network penetration testingweb application testingAPI testingsocial engineeringpenetration testing toolsWindows internalsLinux internalsUNIX internalsInternet protocol suiteinterpreted languages
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationpeer reviewreport writingtechnical translationlearning agilityindependencecollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
GPENCPTSOSCP