Expert Application Security Tester

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States ASCENDING Full time
Job Overview

Contract opportunities available for W2 or 1099 individuals. Fully Remote.

Position: Application Penetration Tester

We are looking for a proficient Application Penetration Tester to support our client in a long-term contract role. This position requires hands-on application penetration testing, the identification of security weaknesses, and collaboration with development teams to address security concerns. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of complex application security challenges and have experience with a variety of security assessment tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform hands-on application penetration testing with a focus on detecting and exploiting security vulnerabilities.
  • Exhibit extensive knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and advanced application security challenges, including Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Domain Takeover.
  • Effectively communicate security risks to development teams and offer guidance on remediation techniques.
  • Employ Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) tools to discover and evaluate security issues.
  • Work alongside development teams to implement security best practices and ensure secure coding processes.
  • Remain informed about the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and testing methodologies.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in application penetration testing.
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and advanced application security challenges.
  • Familiarity with SAST, DAST, and IAST tools.
  • AWS experience is advantageous.
  • Relevant certifications such as GWAPT, PortSwigger Academy, or OSWE are highly preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey security risks and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills:

  • Practical experience with cloud security, especially AWS.
  • Advanced knowledge in application security and testing methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to adopt an attacker’s mindset.

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