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LocationThis is a remote role based in the US.
About The Job You're ConsideringWe are seeking a Senior Security Consultant - Penetration Testing & DevSecOps with 5-8 years of cybersecurity experience and strong expertise in application penetration testing, offensive security, DevSecOps, SSDLC, and vulnerability management. The role focuses on conducting security assessments across applications, APIs, cloud environments, and CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating with development and engineering teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills, a proactive security mindset, and the ability to communicate risks effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
Your RolePenetration Testing & Offensive Security- Perform manual and automated penetration testing of web applications, APIs, mobile applications, cloud environments, and supporting infrastructure.
- Conduct reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities following industry-standard methodologies such as OWASP, PTES, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Identify security vulnerabilities, validate exploitability, assess business risk, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
- Execute security assessments against modern architectures including microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native applications.
- Develop proof-of-concepts to demonstrate security weaknesses and attack paths.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries for customers and stakeholders.
DevSecOps & Secure SDLC- Integrate security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement and manage SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, Container Security, Secrets Detection, and API Security testing solutions.
- Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and adopt secure coding practices.
- Participate in security architecture reviews, threat modeling exercises, and secure design assessments.
- Automate security testing and compliance validation within DevOps toolchains.
- Develop security guardrails and policy-as-code capabilities to improve software security posture.
Vulnerability Management & Security Engineering- Perform vulnerability triage, risk prioritization, and remediation tracking.
- Support continuous security monitoring and risk assessment activities.
- Analyze emerging threats, attack techniques, and security trends to improve testing methodologies.
- Assist in development of security standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Work with engineering, cloud, and infrastructure teams to enhance organizational security posture.
Stakeholder Engagement- Present findings and recommendations to developers, architects, engineering teams, and leadership.
- Provide security consulting throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your Skills And ExperienceEducation- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience- 5-8 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience conducting application and API penetration testing.
- Experience implementing or supporting DevSecOps initiatives within CI/CD environments.
Technical Skills- Strong understanding of:
- Web Application Security
- API Security
- Secure SDLC
- OWASP Top 10
- OWASP API Top 10
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Threat Modeling
- Vulnerability Management
- Hands-on experience with:
- Burp Suite Professional
- Nmap
- Nessus / Qualys / Tenable
- Metasploit
- Kali Linux
- Checkmarx
- Veracode
- Snyk
- SonarQube
- GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps / Jenkins
Desired QualificationsCertifications :One or more of the following certifications:
- OSCP (Preferred)
- CRTO
- PNPT
- CEH
- GWAPT
- GPEN
- CISSP
- CCSP
- Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AWS Security Specialty
Additional Skills :- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience conducting cloud penetration testing.
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with Red Team methodologies and adversary simulation.
- Experience with AI/LLM security testing is a plus.
- Exposure to Zero Trust Architecture and Secure-by-Design principles.
- Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:
$82,950 - $135,300.Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
DisclaimersCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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