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We're Hiring: Penetration Tester (Contract - Long-Term)
Richmond, VA - Hybrid
We re seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our team on a long-term contract. If you're passionate about identifying security vulnerabilities and have extensive experience with both manual and automated testing, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct automated and manual penetration tests to uncover vulnerabilities and security flaws in systems.
- Leverage OWASP tools (OWASP ZAP, Dependency-Check) for vulnerability scans and security assessments.
- Perform risk assessments for SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and other web vulnerabilities.
- Analyze network traffic and logs to identify potential security risks.
- Stay current on emerging web security trends, OWASP vulnerabilities, and advanced attack techniques.
- Use Penetration Testing tools like Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, Kali Linux, and more.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12 years in Software Quality Assurance.
- 8 years of hands-on experience with Test Automation.
- Experience with pen testing, network security, and cloud security.
- Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
- Strong understanding of web application security (OWASP Top 10) and network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS).
Education & Certifications:
- Master s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus.
Tools & Technologies:
- Selenium, OWASP ZAP, DBeaver, Beyond Compare.
- Familiarity with Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Nessus, and Wireshark.
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