Job Description

Application Offensive Security Consultant | Associate Level

Job Summary

As a member of the   Application Security team , the   Application Offensive Security Consultant   will support   offensive security assessments   on applications and provide   expert guidance   on key projects. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of   manual application security testing ,   red team adversarial engagements , and   penetration testing , ensuring security best practices are integrated into development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform   offensive security testing   against applications and APIs.
  
• Conduct   application threat hunting   to evaluate risks in applications.
  
• Perform   manual security testing   of applications.
  
• Document vulnerabilities in a   predefined report format   using manual methodologies and tools.
  
• Generate reports on   assessment findings   and provide recommendations for remediation.
  
• Respond to   security engineering   requests regarding application defense enhancements.
  
• Collaborate with   Security Architects, Product Managers, and Risk Managers   to deliver secure solutions.
  

Requirements

Required Technology Skill Set

  Minimum of 6 years   experience testing web applications.

  Minimum of 4 years   hands-on experience with application penetration testing tools, such as   Burp Suite   and   OWASP ZAP .

  Ability to   manually identify vulnerabilities   in   OWASP Top 10  without relying on automated scanners.

  Understanding of   MITRE Framework   and   adversarial methodologies .

  Bachelor’s Degree   and/or equivalent experience.

Nice-To-Have Qualifications

• Offensive security or penetration testing certifications .
  
• Certificates from   penetration testing & red teaming courses .
  
• Passion for   Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions   and training platforms such as   TryHackMe, HackTheBox .
  
• Ability to   multitask, perform under pressure, and adapt in dynamic environments .
  

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