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ID #12258012
State Texas
City Coppell
Job type Contract
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Software Guidance & Assistance
Showed 2021-04-15
Date 2021-04-14
Deadline 2021-06-13
Category Software/QA/DBA/etc
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Web Application Penetration Tester

Texas, Coppell, 75019 Coppell USA

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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Web Application Penetration Tester for a Contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Coppell, TX, Tampa, FL or Jersey City, NJ NOTE : All candidates presented must know that when hired for the role that they will be started out working remote initially due to COVID-19 with offices closed but that they must be expected to work onsite in the office once offices are reopen. Responsibilities :

  • Understand the application architectural components, business purpose of the application and code at high level
  • Understand the threat and vulnerabilities reported in Threat Modeling, Static Code Analysis & vulnerabilities reported through open source scans
  • Perform Pentest on Web Applications, APIs & Mobile Applications using bl a ck-box testing tools, in-depth penetration tests (using shell scripts and manual testing techniques), DAST & SAST scans
  • Perform secure code reviews and code weakness w.r.t configuration, authentication mechanism, user data or roles definitions that could be exploited
  • Writing executive & detailed reports with the findings and recommendations
  • Assisting in the development of in-house testing tools and processes
  • Researching and learning about information security trends, new testing techniques, and best practices, and share findings with the team
  • Perform Red Team activities
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer programming, computer science, computer engineering, or related field preferred
  • GWAPT or equivalent certification preferred
  • 10 years of experience in Application Penetration Testing
  • Financial Services Industry experience
  • Proficiency with Application Security best practices
  • Experience working with any markup languages and shell scripts
  • Proven knowledge of OWASP Top 10 & SANS Top 20
  • Proven knowledge of application security methodologies, policies, standards and best practices
  • Ability to explain and articulate technical concepts using both technical and non-technical language
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, coupled with ability to be versatile and flexible
  • Sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of management
  • Excellent grammar and style skills; ability to adapt writing style for different audiences and media

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