Penetration Tester

Key Responsibilities
* Perform manual and automated penetration testing of web and mobile applications.
* Lead security assessments using DAST and SAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, ZAP, Checkmarx, AppScan, WebInspect, Acunetix).
* Evaluate and secure cloud environments (AWS and Azure) including EC2, S3, RDS, VNets, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
* Conduct API security reviews, enforce secure coding practices, and validate
implementations against best practices.
* Perform code reviews in Python, Java, PHP, Perl, and Objective-C to identify
vulnerabilities.
* Provide architecture-level feedback on SSL/TLS, networking, load balancing, and ACL configurations.
* Develop and maintain Application Security Programs with a focus on CI/CD integration and secure SDLC.
* Lead scoping calls with stakeholders, define testing approaches, and present
findings/reports.
* Actively research emerging exploits and contribute to vulnerability discovery (e.g., CTF, Hack the Box).
* Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure remediation strategies are adopted.

Required Skills
* 8+ Years of experience.
* Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST, and secure SDLC.
* Proficiency in penetration testing tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, ZAP, Checkmarx, AppScan.
* Hands-on cloud security expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, KMS) and Azure security architecture.
* Strong programming background in Python, Java, PHP, Perl, Objective-C for code review and exploit development.
* In-depth knowledge of network security concepts: SSL/TLS, TCP/IP, ACLs, routing, load balancing.
* Familiarity with LAMP, LEMP, and MEAN stacks from a security perspective.
* Excellent communication skills for both technical and business stakeholders.

Required Certifications
* OSCP / OSWA / CEH, or SANS (GWAPT, GPEN, GWEB)