Remote Application Security Engineer / Penetration Tester Job in Waltham, MA Qlik

Who you are

What the job involves

• Work independently to plan and execute penetration tests showcasing your expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and providing effective solutions.
• Inspire and promote software security best practices and guidelines contributing to a culture of security awareness and excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders assisting in the design development and testing of features with a strong focus on software security.
• Produce threat models against proposed features offering valuable insights and suggesting defensive countermeasures.
• Work with third parties to replicate reported security vulnerabilities collaborating with R&D teams to develop and implement fixes.
• Verify results from automated vulnerability assessment tools ensuring accurate identification of vulnerabilities and minimizing false positives.
• Perform manual penetration tests using a combination of manual methods and automated tools to ensure a thorough security evaluation.
• Coach and train developers on best security practices creating and delivering engaging training content when necessary.