5960 - Penetration Tester

Job#: 2078495

Job Description:
Job Title: Penetration Tester

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract (with potential for extension or full-time conversion)
About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to lead security testing initiatives across our E&T solution portfolio, with a particular focus on our Grants Management practice. This role plays a critical part in ensuring secure, high-quality software releases by promoting a "shift-left" approach to application and network security.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct manual penetration testing on:
  • APIs (REST/SOAP)
  • Web applications
  • Mobile applications
  • Thick client applications
• Perform threat modeling, application architecture reviews, and evaluate business logic.
• Communicate testing processes, techniques, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Guide remediation efforts and support teams in evaluating security solutions.
• Collaborate with Cyber teams to:
  • Develop new testing methodologies
  • Automate testing processes
  • Create marketing collateral
  • Mentor junior and offshore team members
• Demonstrate real-time proof-of-concept (POC) exploits and testing techniques.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in application penetration testing (APIs, web, or mobile).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and lead remediation discussions.
• Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite Pro, Netsparker, and Checkmarx.
• Demonstrated ability to perform live demos and exploit POCs.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required):

• GWAPT
• CREST
• OSWE
• OSWA

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.