Penetration Tester - Computer Merchant, Ltd., The - Menands, NY

JOB TITLE: Penetration Tester
JOB LOCATION: This is an onsite role in Albany, NY requiring two days per week, plus every other Friday
WAGE RANGE*: $65HR to $70HR
JOB NUMBER: 26-00612

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of Development/Security experience
Experience in Penetration Testing/Ethical Hacking with a focus on Java application security.
Strong knowledge of Java programming and its security practices as well as scripting experience.
Proficiency in web application security principles (e.g., OWASP).
Knowledge of common web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) and exploit techniques.
Experience with penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit.
Familiarity with Fortify on Demand SAST and DAST tools.
Strong understanding of cryptography and secure communication protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS).

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Penetration Tester with a focus on Java application security is sought to identify, exploit, and fix vulnerabilities in Java applications to guard against cyber threats.

Basic Minimum Experience.
Bachelor's degree in a related software field with 6+ years in a Dev Sec role.
Core Java coding experience.
Previous job background as an engineer and Dev Sec position on a large scale public enterprise scale application.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments for Java applications and infrastructure. Identify security flaws in Java code using automated and manual methods. Create and use custom exploits to test application security, simulating attacker tactics. Collaborate with Development teams to understand application architecture and find security weaknesses early. Collaborate with Testing teams to integrate with manual and automation testing. Provide guidance on secure coding and how to fix vulnerabilities. Stay updated on Java security threats and best practices. Help improve secure deve