Application Security Specialist

4 days ago


Jersey City, New Jersey, United States MetaOption, LLC Full time
Job Overview

In this dynamic role as an Application Offensive Security Consultant with MetaOption, LLC, you will have the opportunity to utilize your technical expertise and experience in application security testing to protect our applications from potential threats.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year (estimated based on industry standards)

About the Role

This is a contract-to-hire position that requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in application security testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of application security testing tools such as Burp Suite Professional & OWASP ZAP, manual security testing methodologies, and be able to bypass controls and test countermeasures for misconfigurations.

The successful applicant will also have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure, and multitask effectively.

Talents needed for Success:

  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience

Responsibilities:

  1. Perform red teaming against applications and APIs.
  2. Perform application threat hunting to evaluate risk to applications.
  3. Perform manual (non-automated) security testing of applications.
  4. Provide vulnerability information in a predefined report format after performing testing using manual methodology and tools.
  5. Generate reports on assessment findings and summarize to facilitate remediation.
  6. Be a subject matter expert and respond to any security engineering questions/requests related to Application Defense enhancements.
  7. Collaborate with Security Architects, Product Manager, Risk Managers, and other teams to deliver high-quality products.
Benefits

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and growth.


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