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 .
Job Tags
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