Security Penetration Tester - Application

The global data privacy software market is projected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029. 
So, if you are searching for an innovative career, then the cybersecurity industry might just be the one for you. Protegrity, an international provider of data protection solutions, is looking for new team members who want to make an impact in a company that prioritizes something we all care about: our privacy.
We need people who recognize the opportunity, can plan effectively, take action and execute in the enterprise marketplace with our intuitive, diverse, and future-forward global teams. 
So, are you up for collaborating with the best in data security?
Join us on this journey and make an impact with one of the top 25 global software providers. We look forward to making our world become a better place with you on our team. 
Apply and discover what’s next today!
This role will report to the Director of Information Security and be a key part of Protegrity’s dedication to Information Security. This person will partner with teams across the company to continually review and optimize our security posture while maintaining a focus on the ongoing reliability and stability of our business environment. Responsibilities:·       Perform tests on applications, network devices, and cloud infrastructures·       Design and conduct simulated social engineering attacks·       Research and experiment with different types of attacks·       Develop methodologies for penetration testing·       Review code for security vulnerabilities·       Reverse engineer malware or spam·       Document security and compliance issues·       Automate common testing techniques to improve efficiency·       Write technical and executive reports·       Communicate findings to customers, technical staff and executive leadership·       Validate security improvements with additional testing  Qualifications:·       Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields; applicable specialized training; or equivalent experience·       Five (5) or more years of experience in cyber security including 2 years of Application Penetration Testing·       Knowledge of information security standards, rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality, and desktop, server, application, database, network security principles for risk identification and analysis·       Experience with performing black, white and grey box penetration testing and system exploitation against applications, APIs, Web, Mobile, and Modern Infrastructure (Containers, Microservices, Serverless etc.).·       Conducting research into real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.·       Development experience using Python, PowerShell or Java·       Experience with conducting penetration and malicious user testing in Cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and on-premises systems·       Solid knowledge and understanding of development life cycle (SSDLC), CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies·       Understanding of common software security issues and remediation techniques (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, Mitre ATT&CK, etc.)·       Experience with analyzing vulnerabilities and delivering clear and coherent written reporting, identifying application and network risks and providing mitigation recommendations·       Excellent knowledge of Windows/Linux systems administration and vulnerabilities·       An organized and detail-oriented cyber security professional able to perform independently as well as part of a team·       Preferred: Certified Ethical Hacker, or CompTIA PenTest+ Certification #LI-Remote #LI-JB1 #LI-TB1 #LI-AD1 #LI-JD1
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.