Position Details

Salary $97K – $161K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 3+ years

Education Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience

Category Cybersecurity

About this role

Senior penetration tester focusing on web applications, APIs, and networks in a hybrid Buffalo, NY setting; responsible for testing scope, reporting, and collaboration across Cybersecurity and Technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

Complete penetration testing of web apps, APIs, network, hardware, and mobile
Define testing methods
Gather intelligence
Validate controls
Educate Cybersecurity teams

Technical Overview

Hands-on penetration testing in web and network security; use of Burp Suite Pro and open-source tooling; knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and scripting/coding across OS platforms.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate is a senior penetration tester with robust web app and network testing experience, deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, and the ability to educate teams on new attack techniques. They should be ethical, professional, and capable of working in a hybrid Buffalo, NY environment.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree3 years' relevant work experienceIntermediate working knowledge of penetration testing and red team toolsStrong knowledge of networking and network protocolsIntermediate working knowledge of operating systems and scripting and/or coding

Nice-to-Have Skills

OWASP Top 10 understandingSecurity Testing FrameworksPenetration testing certificationAbility to train others

Tools & Platforms

Burp Suite Pro

Required Skills

Penetration testingGrey & White Box testingBurp Suite ProOWASP Top 10networkingoperating systemsscripting

Hard Skills

Penetration testingGrey & White Box testingWeb Application Penetration Testing toolsBurp Suite ProOpen Source ToolingOWASP Top 10Networkingweb application attacksoperating systemsscripting and/or coding

Soft Skills

EthicalProfessionalismCommunicationTraining others

Certifications

Required

Penetration testing certification

Preferred

Penetration Testing Certification

Industry & Role

Industry Banking

Job Function Execute penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses

Role Subtype Penetration Tester

Tech Domains Cybersecurity, Networking / TCP-IP, Linux, Windows Server

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree and 3 years' relevant experience, Intermediate scripting/coding and networking knowledge

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