Penetration Tester

Overview:

• Seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultant to perform and lead security assessments for enterprise applications within the Banking/Financial Services domain.
• Role requires hands-on expertise in Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing, working closely with development, engineering, and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and provide practical remediation guidance.
• The ideal candidate is a seasoned security consultant with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance security analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing to identify and validate security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments and provide risk analysis, remediation recommendations, and penetration testing reports.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and security teams to support vulnerability remediation and security best practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance vulnerability analysis, documentation, and security reporting.
• Support security consulting engagements while delivering high-quality technical findings and client-facing deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of IT/Engineering experience.
• 8+ years of Offensive Security, Red Team, Attack Team, or Penetration Testing experience.
• 5+ years performing Web Application, API, and/or Infrastructure Penetration Testing.
• 5+ years of customer-facing security consulting experience.
• OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or equivalent security certification.
• Experience with OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and SAST/DAST security testing.
• Hands-on experience with Burp Suite Professional, Nuclei, Caido, or similar penetration testing tools.
• Experience using Claude AI, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar AI tools for vulnerability analysis, security documentation, and remediation recommendations.
• Banking or Financial Services experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.