Principal Penetration Testing Engineer

If you are a self-motivated and experienced Penetration Testing Engineer looking to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact on our organization's security posture, we encourage you to apply for this position

Job Title: Principal Penetration Testing Engineer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $270000 - $310000

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Penetration Testing Engineer to join our team. As a Principal Penetration Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and executing penetration testing activities, identifying vulnerabilities and risks, and providing recommendations to enhance the security of our systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with our development and security teams to ensure that our systems are secure and resilient against potential cyber attacks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute penetration testing activities across our systems and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain penetration testing methodologies, tools, and processes
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities and security risks in our systems and infrastructure
• Provide detailed reports with findings and recommendations for remediation
• Collaborate with development and security teams to implement security best practices and strengthen our overall security posture
• Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and techniques
• Mentor and train junior team members on penetration testing best practices and techniques
• Participate in incident response and investigations as needed
• Continuously improve our penetration testing practices and procedures
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical and non-technical team members, to explain findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
• Strong understanding of network and web application security
• Experience with various penetration testing tools, such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite
• Knowledge of common security frameworks, such as OWASP, NIST, and CIS
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Relevant certifications, such as OSCP, OSCE, and CISSP, are a plus

Working Conditions: This is a full-time position with flexible working hours. You may be required to work outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to conduct penetration testing activities and respond to security incidents. This role may also involve occasional travel to different locations for on-site testing and meetings.

Benefits:

• Short-term disability insurance

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.