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Wells Fargo

Senior Cyber Security Research Engineer – Application Pen Test

Wells Fargo

. Conduct application penetration testing across browser-based/web applications, APIs, and mobile applications .

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeCharlotte • Arizona, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct application penetration testing across browser-based/web applications, APIs, and mobile applications
  • Configure and tune automated tools to support testing
  • Perform deep defect analysis by reproducing, validating, and safely demonstrating impact
  • Produce clear, reproducible technical reports with evidence
  • Collaborate with application and security teams to ensure shared understanding of defects
  • Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4+ years of Cyber Security Research experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on application penetration testing experience (manual testing required)
  • 2+ years of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) experience
  • Advanced experience with testing tools such as Burp Suite, Invicti, WebInspect, and Fiddler
  • Advanced knowledge of application security and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Shell)
  • Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR)
  • Security certifications such as OSCP, BSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN or equivalent are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
application penetration testingDynamic Application Security TestingscriptingautomationPythonShelldefect analysistechnical reportingapplication securitycommon vulnerabilities
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailcontinuous improvement
Certifications
OSCPBSCPGWAPTGPENGXPN