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Rapid Strategy · 3 months ago

Senior Penetration Tester (WebApp and Network)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rapid Strategy is an award-winning and African-American owned small business providing cybersecurity services to the private and public sector. They are seeking a Senior Penetration Test Consultant to simulate cyber attacks on web applications and identify security vulnerabilities. This role requires analytical skills, technical expertise, and creativity to effectively assess and improve cybersecurity measures.

AdviceCloud SecurityCyber SecuritySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough penetration tests on web applications to identify vulnerabilities

Utilizing various penetration testing tools and methodologies to simulate cyber attacks

Analyzing web applications for weaknesses and vulnerabilities using manual and automated methods

Understanding and exploiting known web vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and others

Preparing detailed reports on findings and providing recommendations for security improvements

Collaborating with development teams to advise on security best practices

Keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and testing methodologies

Qualification

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)Penetration testing toolsWeb application technologiesProgramming/scripting languagesAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

5+ years of experience

Industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

Strong understanding of web application technologies and protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, JavaScript, etc.)

Proficiency in using penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, SQLMap, etc

Experience with known exploits and their mitigation

Ability to analyze and report on penetration testing outcomes effectively

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams