Dahl Consulting
Dahl Consulting

Security Engineer

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Title: Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract (7 Months)
Compensation: $75.19 - $112.78/hr
Industry: Retail
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About the Role
We are partnering with a leading Fortune 50 retail organization known for its large-scale digital presence and commitment to innovation to hire a Security Engineer specializing in penetration testing. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, and enterprise systems. You will play a key role in safeguarding customer data and ensuring secure, resilient systems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Job Description
The Security Engineer will be responsible for conducting comprehensive penetration testing engagements across complex enterprise environments. This includes evaluating web applications, APIs, and other systems for vulnerabilities, validating risks, and partnering closely with engineering teams to drive remediation efforts.
  • Conduct end-to-end penetration tests, including scoping, exploitation, validation, and reporting
  • Identify and assess vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs, including OWASP Top 10 risks
  • Utilize advanced security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, and exploitation frameworks
  • Develop scripts and automation in Python or Go to enhance testing efficiency
  • Document security findings clearly, providing actionable remediation recommendations
  • Partner with engineering teams to validate fixes and strengthen overall security posture
  • Support risk identification efforts, including pre-deployment threat modeling activities
  • Contribute to security initiatives such as bug bounty programs and vulnerability triage
  • Assist in improving penetration testing processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Provide mentorship or technical guidance to junior team members when applicable
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with progressive responsibility in penetration testing
  • 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience focused on web applications and APIs in enterprise environments
  • Proven ability to execute full penetration testing lifecycle (scoping through reporting)
  • Strong knowledge of web application security vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10, authentication/authorization flaws, and injection attacks
  • Advanced proficiency with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, and common exploitation frameworks
  • Experience developing scripts or automation using Python or Go
  • Strong documentation skills with the ability to communicate findings and remediation steps clearly
  • Experience collaborating with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience testing mobile applications, hardware/embedded systems, or third-party/vendor platforms
  • Familiarity with PCI penetration testing requirements and compliance frameworks
  • Experience supporting or contributing to bug bounty programs (triage, validation, escalation)
  • Exposure to threat modeling and proactive risk identification
  • Experience mentoring or guiding other security testers
  • Advanced understanding of networking and system architecture in large-scale environments
  • Experience improving or automating penetration testing processes and tooling
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or CISSP
Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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About Dahl Consulting

Since 1993, Dahl Consulting has been a leader in providing and implementing adaptive staffing and workforce solutions for its clients. DAHL specializes in workforce process management, vendor management services, as well as sourcing and staffing services. Their workforce solutions and programs ensure clients have the right people, the right process, and the right relationships, all at the right cost. DAHL s size and service offerings enable them the flexibility to provide simple and affordable solutions adaptable to any enterprise s current program, as well as future growth. Visit www.dahlconsulting.com for more information.

The mission of Dahl Consulting is to assist businesses with the creation, delivery, and support of new and existing systems to improve their level of performance through one or a combination of our service offerings. Our core competency is managing the process of procuring contract and temporary labor by finding creative ways to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the customer's contingent labor program.

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