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Application Security Engineer / Penetration Tester

Skills
OWASP
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Day to day

  • 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.