Senior Penetration Tester

What does this role do 

Conduct tactical assessments requiring expertise in application security(web and mobile) threat analysis internal and external network architecture and a wide array of commercial and custom products. Perform security research and publishing content to contribute to the information security community.

  2

  Configure and safely utilize attack tools and tactics against authorized targets. Develop scripts automation frameworks and security tools to enhance testing capabilities. Conduct AI-focused penetration testing and implement emerging security assessment methodologies.

  3

Effectively communicate findings and strategic security recommendations to technical staff executives and legal counsel. Provide risk-appropriate guidance on vulnerability remediation and security best practices.

  4

Support business units launching new applications and services by conducting comprehensive security assessments to identify risks of compromise or information leakage.

  5

Write comprehensive formal security assessments using company standard reporting formats. Participate in client calls to review findings discuss results and provide remediation consultation and recommendations.

  6

Retest resolved security vulnerabilities and update reports with verification results. Mentor junior pentesters on assessment methodologies tools technologies and emerging security best practices. Drive process improvements tool optimization and automation

Skill 1

Network penetration testing; Web application penetration testing; Thick client application security assessment; Mobile penetration testing (iOS and Android); Cloud penetration testing (AWS Azure GCP);; AI security testing and vulnerability assessment.

Skill 2

Develop and modify exploits and security tools. Proficient in at least one programming language (Python Java ). Proficient in scripting languages including Python PowerShell Bash. Experience building automation

Experience 3

Experience with Red Blue or Purple team exercises. Hands-on experience with network operating systems (Windows Linux macOS) network protocols virtual environments cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) containerized environments and mobile operating systems (iOS Android).

Competency 4

Familiarity with defensive technologies including firewalls IPS/IDS SIEM EPP EDR UEBA data encryption. Understanding of AI/ML security controls secure development practices. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to mentor junior staff and translate technical findings for non-technical audiences and executives.

Competency 5

Understanding of OWASP MITRE ATT&CK framework software development lifecycle (SDLC). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines security automation DevSecOps practices and emerging security trends.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• 1. High levels of collaboration communication skills stakeholder management and teamwork  2. Alignment with Experians purpose and core values we look for culture add  3. Knowledge of common pen test and application security tools such as Kali Linux Metasploit Burp Suite Wireshark Web Inspect Network Mapper (NMAP) Nessus and others  4. Ideally Industry certifications such as CEH OSCP OSCE OSWE GPEN GCIH GWAPT or GXPN  5. Fluent and proficient in English to enable delivery of verbal and written reports and presentations to both technical and executive audiences   

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time