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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
- 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
Vacancy expired!