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Security Analyst, Penetration Testing

Security AnalystSecurity AnalystFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2000H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

31 days ago

Salary

$89.3K - $120.8K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishAssemblyJavaLinuxPHPPythonRubyUnix

Job Description

• Perform technical testing against a variety of targets, including network penetration testing (internal, external, and wireless), web application and API testing, and social engineering (on-premise and electronic) • Consistently produce high-quality reports and peer-review colleagues' work for errors and inaccuracies • Help develop and create Executive Briefings • Deliver timely reports to clients and external stakeholders • Translate technical concepts and convey them to non-security personnel • Be capable of learning in a fast-paced environment and taking on solo engagements • Participate in industry conferences and professional organizations

Job Requirements

3+ years in an active technical security role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous technical security consulting experience
Knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods
Strong knowledge of network, web-based application, and IEEE 802.11 security concepts
Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite
Experience using interpreted languages (Ruby, Python, PHP, etc.) and knowledge of compiled languages (Java, C, C++, Assembly, etc.)
Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS or a related field, or equivalent experience
Certifications such as GPEN, CPTS, or OSCP.