Penetration Tester

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Assessment Team on both offensive and defensive security initiatives for OccamSec and its clientele.

• Execute security audits, network penetration tests, as well as assessments for web applications, APIs, and cloud environments.

• Prepare security assessment reports that detail findings and provide comprehensive walkthroughs supported by relevant evidence.

• Utilize social engineering techniques to identify enhancements for security awareness and education.

• Offer clients strategic guidance and recommendations to mitigate or rectify security vulnerabilities within networks and products.

• Work collaboratively on larger, more intricate projects under the supervision of senior team members.

• Independently manage projects within an established skill set, with guidance from a Project Manager.

• Stay updated and proficient in current security tools and techniques.

• Report directly to an Assessment Team Lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, KMS, and RDS, or equivalent Azure and GCP services, focusing on security best practices.

• Expertise in penetration testing for APIs, mobile applications, cloud environments, and web applications.

• Familiarity with scripting languages including Python, Perl, Go, or Ruby.

• Practical experience in building or developing server or application technologies.

• Proven ability to effectively use penetration testing tools in diverse scenarios.

• Skilled in replicating threat behaviors.

• Competent with packet analyzers like Wireshark and tcpdump.

• Strong understanding of IP network protocols, subnetting, routing, and switching.

• Significant experience in penetrating and exploiting secure networks and systems.

• Knowledgeable about current security software packages, protocols, and computing technologies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Demonstrated history of creating detailed reports and assessments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Competitive health packages.

• Life insurance.

• 401k plan with company contributions.

• Maternity and parental leave.

• On-the-job training opportunities.

• Paid, flexible vacation.