Job#: 3037863

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title: Cyber Security Research Engineer 3 / Application Penetration Tester

Location: Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX / Minneapolis, MN / Chandler, AZ / Des Moines, IA / Columbus, OH / Raleigh, NC / San Antonio, TX / Washington, DC – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote)

Contract Length: 12mo

Pay Rate: $60 - $65

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible with consistent hours)

1. 2+ years of hands-on application penetration testing experience (manual testing required)
2. Experience with DAST tools and validating/triaging vulnerabilities
3. Strong knowledge of web application security (OWASP Top 10, APIs, authentication/authorization)

1. Experience with advanced security testing tools (Burp Suite, Invicti, WebInspect, Fiddler)
2. Experience with mobile, thick client, or mainframe security testing
3. Scripting/automation experience (Python, Shell)
4. Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR)
5. Security certifications (OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.)

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Cyber Security Research and contribute to large-scale planning related to Cyber Security Research deliverables. Review and analyze moderately complex Cyber Security Research challenges requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues while leveraging solid understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with client personnel in Cyber Security Research.

• Conduct manual penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms
• Perform authentication, authorization, and business logic testing
• Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities beyond automated scanner results

• Configure and tune DAST tools to enhance testing coverage
• Use industry tools (Burp Suite, WebInspect, Fiddler, etc.) to support manual testing
• Triage false positives and validate scan findings

• Reproduce and demonstrate security vulnerabilities with clear impact
• Document findings with detailed steps, evidence, and remediation guidance
• Deliver high-quality reports for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Partner with development and security teams to drive vulnerability remediation
• Support discussions, walkthroughs, and follow-ups on identified issues
• Provide guidance on secure coding and mitigation strategies

• Stay up to date on evolving threats, attack techniques, and testing methodologies
• Contribute to improvements in testing frameworks and processes
• Share knowledge across team through peer reviews and collaboration

• Present findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Support status updates, reporting, and remediation tracking

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