Application Offensive Security Consultant | Application Security Testing

  • $65 Per Hour

Highlights

Job Summary: As a member of Application Security team you will provide support in offensive security assessments on applications. Document vulnerabilities in predefined report formats using manual methods and tools.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJersey City, NJ
Salary$65 Per Hour

Description

Job Summary:
  • As a member of Application Security team you will provide support in offensive security assessments on applications.
  • Provide SME guidance to key projects.
  • Perform security assessments and offer technical direction.
  • Ensure security best practices in application development.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct offensive security testing on applications and APIs.
  • Perform application threat hunting to assess risks.
  • Execute manual security testing of applications.
  • Document vulnerabilities in predefined report formats using manual methods and tools.
  • Generate reports summarizing assessment findings for remediation.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for application defense enhancements.
  • Collaborate with Security Architects, Product Managers, and Risk Managers.
Talents Needed for Success:
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in web application security testing.
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.
  • Ability to manually identify vulnerabilities in OWASP Top 10 without automated scanning.
  • Understanding of MITRE Framework and adversarial methodologies.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have:
  • Offensive security or penetration testing certifications.
  • Completion of penetration testing & red teaming courses.
  • Passion for Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges and platforms like TryHackMe or HackTheBox.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

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