Sr. Security Engineer (Penetration Testing) - CertiK - New York, NY
CertiK
CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, leveraging AI technology to secure blockchain protocols and smart contracts. The role involves conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and developing security methodologies for applications in the blockchain space.
Responsibilities
• Perform security assessments on web, mobile, thick client applications, and browser extensions
• Conduct external and internal network penetration tests
• Perform security source code reviews
• Perform cloud security reviews
• Develop comprehensive pentest reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for pentesting applications in the blockchain space
• Contribute to the community by developing tools, presentations, and blog posts
Skills
• Passionate about cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain, with a willingness to learn Web3 technologies such as smart contracts
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in application security and penetration testing
• Experienced in source code review for different languages, with a strong understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experienced in mobile application penetration testing
• Familiar with cloud platforms and their security risks, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Experience in programming with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Solid understanding of cryptography
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Information Security
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Experienced in pentesting Web3 applications such as crypto exchanges, wallets, Dapps, and key custodian solutions
• Experienced in smart contract security audits
• Familiar with browser extension architecture and security risks
• Actively participate in the blockchain security community
• OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, GWAPT, or comparable certification
• Participated in bug bounty programs and audit contests
• Published security-related blog posts and spoken at security conferences and/or local mee