Security Consultant II (Web Application Penetration Tester)

NetSPI is a leader in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and is seeking a Security Consultant II to join their team. The role involves conducting thorough security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing expert recommendations to enhance clients' security posture.

What you'll do:

• Conduct penetration testing engagements on web applications and underlying APIs
• Create, deliver, and collaborate on penetration testing reports in diverse client environments, maintaining client-specific processes, reporting standards, and access protocols to help improve their security posture
• Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services, alongside commitment to improvement and execution on NetSPI specific products and processes
• Perform administrative tasks related to day-to-day consulting activities to ensure smooth business and engagement operations

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required, with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or IT preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in application penetration testing
• Familiarity with offensive tools, based on applicable skillset (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus)
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive IT concepts and protocols
• Extensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and various security frameworks
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems internals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10%
• This position requires an 8-hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends necessary to meet project deadlines or critical needs
• Experience mentoring or coaching to growing team members, while sharing knowledge externally through blogs, hosting webinars, or presenting at conferences
• Experience in one or more of the following programming or scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#)