Job Description

Role: Penetration Tester

Location: Minnetonka, MN (Hybrid- 3 Days a week)

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

We need at least 1 certification mention in the JD.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated penetration testing of web and mobile applications.
• Lead security assessments using DAST and SAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, ZAP, Checkmarx, AppScan, WebInspect, Acunetix).
• Evaluate and secure cloud environments (AWS and Azure) including EC2, S3, RDS, VNets, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Conduct API security reviews, enforce secure coding practices, and validate implementations against best practices.
• Perform code reviews in Python, Java, PHP, Perl, and Objective-C to identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide architecture-level feedback on SSL/TLS, networking, load balancing, and ACL configurations.
• Develop and maintain Application Security Programs with a focus on CI/CD integration and secure SDLC.
• Lead scoping calls with stakeholders, define testing approaches, and present findings/reports.
• Actively research emerging exploits and contribute to vulnerability discovery (e.g., CTF, Hack the Box).
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure remediation strategies are adopted.

Required Skills

• 8+ Years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST, and secure SDLC.
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, ZAP, Checkmarx, AppScan.
• Hands-on cloud security expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, KMS) and Azure security architecture.
• Strong programming background in Python, Java, PHP, Perl, Objective-C for code review and exploit development.
• In-depth knowledge of network security concepts: SSL/TLS, TCP/IP, ACLs, routing, load balancing.
• Familiarity with LAMP, LEMP, and MEAN stacks from a security perspective.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and business stakeholders.

Required Certifications

• OSCP / OSWA / CEH, or SANS (GWAPT, GPEN, GWEB)

Syed Waseem

Technical Recruiter

Cerebra Consulting Inc , 270 lancaster Ave, Suite-D2, Malvern, PA 19355

Phone| 215 297 3304 Fax| 215- 933-6897

Email | waseem.hussain@cerebra-consulting.com

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