Penetration Tester (Application/Security)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Penetration Tester (Application/Security) for a 6 MONTH CONTRACT-TO-PERM assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Jersey City, NJ . Hybrid work is required. This is NOT fully remote.

This is a true right to hire position - client cannot sponsor Visas now or in the future
Cannot work with additional layers of employment (no c2c)
Looking for someone to perform red-teaming and manual security testing!

Responsibilities :

• Perform Offensive Application Testing against applications and APIs.
• Perform manual penetration testing and threat hunting against applications.
• Provide the vulnerability information in the predefined report format after performing the testing using manual methodology and tools.
• Generate reports on assessment findings and summarizes to facilitate remediation, document technical issues identified during security assessments.
• Be a subject matter expert and respond to any security engineering questions/ requests related to Application Defense enhancements.
• Collaborate with Security Architects, Product Manager, Risk Managers, and other teams to deliver high quality product.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in application penetration testing.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in App PenTest tools such as Burp Suite, Owasp Zap.
• Ability to explain vulnerabilities and weaknesses in OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 to any audience and discuss effective defensive techniques.
• Understanding of MITRE Framework and adversarial methodologies.
• Certified in OSCP or GWAPT or related offensive security/red teaming certification.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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