Genesis10 is currently seeking an Infrastructure Engineer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role specializes in web application penetration testing and security validation activities across enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate will conduct security assessments using industry tools, report findings to stakeholders, coach development teams on secure coding practices, and ensure the remediation of vulnerabilities. The engineer will collaborate with security, risk, and governance partners to continuously enhance the organization's application security posture.
Responsibilities: - Conduct web application penetration testing assessments in accordance with established processes and procedures using tools such as Burp Suite Pro, Fiddler, SoapUI, and similar
- Identify, analyze, and document application vulnerabilities and security risks
- Report security findings clearly to stakeholders including Application Managers, Development Teams, and other partners
- Coach and guide development teams on secure coding practices and remediation strategies
- Track and facilitate remediation of identified vulnerabilities across multiple application portfolios
- Identify emerging threats and proactively implement preventative and detective security controls
- Maintain strong relationships with risk, security, and governance stakeholders
- Publish monthly dashboards and reports on vulnerabilities, trends, and remediation status
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of the application security knowledge base
Requirements: - 5+ years of relevant experience in application security or penetration testing
- Strong knowledge of web technologies (e.g., Java, .NET, web architectures)
- Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10 Application Security Risks and security best practices
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Burp Suite Professional, Netsparker, SQLMap, and related tools
- Knowledge of current security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends
- Good understanding of SDLC phases and environments (DEV, SIT, UAT, PROD)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with fact-based decision-making capabilities
- Ability to identify risks, drive discussions, escalate issues, and support resolution
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams
Pay range: $65.35 - $73.35 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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