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Job Summary

The Senior Security Testing Engineer leads complex security testing initiatives that strengthen the organizations security posture. The role plans, scopes, and executes advanced assessments across applications, networks, and infrastructure, applying deep expertise in testing techniques, exploitation methods, and secure design principles. The role independently drives end to end engagements from defining objectives and creating test plans to executing sophisticated manual testing and validating remediation efforts. Serving as a technical escalation point, the engineer guides teams through root cause analysis and practical risk reduction strategies. The Senior Engineer mentors junior and mid level engineers, reviews test artifacts for accuracy, and promotes consistent testing practices. The role partners with engineering, architecture, DevOps, and risk stakeholders to evaluate system designs, identify gaps early in development, and ensure solutions align with security standards.

Essential Job Functions

- Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration tests to uncover vulnerabilities. Recommend corrective measures to secure systems, ensuring the protection of digital assets and compliance with security protocols - (20%)

- Collaborate with development and IT teams to embed security testing within the software development lifecycle, ensuring security is a core component of all stages, from design to deployment. - (20%)

- Develop and maintain robust security testing tools and methodologies, aligning them with industry best practices. Continuously refine techniques to enhance the effectiveness of security evaluations. - (20%)

- Analyze security incidents comprehensively, providing detailed reports that outline the incidents nature, impact,



and scope. Offer actionable recommendations to bolster security measures and prevent future occurrences. - (20%)

- Stay informed about the latest security threats, trends, and technologies. Proactively address potential risks by implementing updated security protocols and adapting strategies to meet emerging challenges. - (20%)

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent, relevant work experience

- 5-8 years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, Risk Management or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

- Master s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, relevant work experience

- Certified Information Systems Security Qualified (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium

- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - The Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Inc.

- GSEC

- Security+, GCIH

- 8+ years years experience in related field or a related field

Skills

- Penetration Testing

- Vulnerability Assessments

- Security Incident Response

- Threat Modeling

- Cyber Threat Intelligence

- Risk Analysis

- Compliance Risk Management

Reports To : Manager and above

Direct Reports : 0

Work Environment

- Normal office environment, hybrid.

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

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