Web App Penetration Tester I Part-Time

Avertium is the security partner that companies turn to for end-to-end Cybersecurity solutions that attack the chaos of the cybersecurity landscape with context. By fusing together human expertise and a business-first mindset with the right combination of technology and threat intelligence, Avertium delivers a more comprehensive, more programmatic approach to cybersecurity - one that drives action on the ground and influence in the boardroom. That's why over 1,200 mid-market and enterprise-level organizations across 15 industries turn to Avertium when they want to be more efficient, more effective, and more resilient when waging today's cyber war. Show no weakness.®
Avertium is seeking a Web Application Penetration Tester.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, performing web application, API and mobile application penetration tests. The Penetration Tester will lead and mentor junior members to enhance and develop their technical capabilities along with professional client service interactions. Other responsibilities will include pre-sales scoping and support, client development, and conflict resolution. The successful candidate will be self-disciplined and able to work on individual tasks, sometimes without clear requirements, and must work well in a team environment. The Web App Penetration Tester should have a combination of experience or certifications. Experience should be identified by previous job duties, published work, or public presentations.

Qualifications for Success:

• Consulting: 4+ years of experience 
• Web Application Assessments – 4 years of recent experience and certifications like OSWE, GWAPT or comparable
• Experienced in API Testing
• Experienced in testing both iOS and Android devices
• Well-known vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies 
• Knowledge of web application design & implementation concepts to include supporting systems 
• Strong understanding of various cloud providers and application configuration and deployment.  
• Information Security Fundamentals – 5 years of experience, BS degree (or higher) in a technical discipline, or certifications like GSEC, GCIH, CISSP, or Security+ 
• Expert knowledge of common vulnerabilities, exploits, and attacks used during a penetration test 
• Familiar with at multiple programing or scripting language such as C, Java, Ruby, Perl, or Python and PowerShell

Desired (But Not Required):

• Social Engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Proficient programming capabilities with experience in software development or QA
• General knowledge of network penetration testing
• Payment Card Industry knowledge and penetration testing concepts
• Threat modeling, adversary emulation, or long duration Red Team exercises
• #LI-CS1

In addition to a career in the challenging world of cyber security, Avertium offers competitive salaries, full benefits, unlimited paid time off, participation in 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a stimulating work environment.
Avertium provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.