Senior Penetration Testing Engineer
$127,600–$212,600 year
On-site · Irving, Texas, United States
Irving, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$127,600–$212,600 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnterprise
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Enterprise
Job Summary
Senior Penetration Testing Engineer to identify security weaknesses across applications, infrastructure, and cloud; execute penetration tests of web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and cloud environments; develop custom tooling and automation; integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines; coordinate with internal teams and vendors; mentor junior staff; and ensure compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC, while staying current on threats and offensive security techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Experience with Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, and Kali Linux
- Experience with cloud penetration testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat emulation techniques
- Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Project and time management skills
- Bachelor’s degree (in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field) or equivalent work experience
- Advanced certifications (OSCP, OSWA, OSWE, OSEP, OSCE, BSCP, HTB CWES, HTB CWEE, or other)
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