Penetration Tester Consultant

Reposted 13 Days Ago
San Diego, CA
Mid level
Information Technology • Security
The Role
The Penetration Tester Consultant performs penetration testing on networks and applications, manages compliance testing, and provides recommendations for security improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location: 100% Remote
Type: Part-time, Project based
Pay: Based on experience, education, geographic location, and market rates.
Travel: None

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About Us:
RSI Security is a leading cybersecurity compliance firm that specializes in providing comprehensive security assessment, advisory, and technical security testing services. We support organizations in navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape, ensuring they achieve and maintain compliance while managing risks effectively.

Position Summary:
As a Penetration Tester, you will perform comprehensive penetration testing against other enterprise networks. The ideal candidate must have the expertise to perform web application, internal and external network penetration testing, and source code review.  In addition, this person will manage regulatory compliance testing needs and make recommendations for improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Participate in pre-sales call to scope out and support sales as an SME
  • Work with various project teams and project managers to build and execute a project plan
  • Act as a consultant to the client as part of delivery team
  • Perform various technical testing projects based on scheduled deadline and objectives
  • Execute penetration tests, social engineering penetration tests, and security assessments, including internal & external networks, web and mobile applications, Windows and Linux environments, AWS architecture, IoT devices, and more.
  • Create and analyze assessment documentation and reports, clearly identifying vulnerabilities and associated remediation steps.
  • Develop tools and scripts to automate and improve current pentesting processes.
  • Conduct new security research and work with others to develop blog posts on findings.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance utilizing tools and techniques to conduct cyber vulnerability and penetration testing.
  • Work closely with the Project Management team and the Technical Advisory and Consulting team.
  • Actively continue education and technical skill development, improving security capabilities.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years of proven experience working for cybersecurity service providers
  • 2 years experience with client-facing projects proving penetration testing services
  • Strong application penetration testing with a development background is preferred, but not required
  • 1 year of network penetration testing experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Security or related field.
  • CISSP, CEH, and CRISC certifications.
  • Well-rounded knowledge on operating systems, networks, and scripting.
  • Familiarity with security testing tools (Qualys, Nexpose, SAINT, AppSpider, Metasploit, nmap, etc.).
  • Experience working with basic network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, SSH, HTTP, DNS, SMB, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of tools used for wireless, web application, and network security testing.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills as well as presentation skills.
  • Works with integrity and ethics.
  • Security-related certifications (ISSAP, GIAC, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN, etc.) are highly desired, but not required.

Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. RSI Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For more information on RSI Security, please visit our website - www.rsisecurity.com or our social media RSI Security LinkedIn. On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Top Skills

Appspider
Metasploit
Nexpose
Nmap
Qualys
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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
45 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

RSI Security is a cybersecurity-focused technology company that helps private and public sector organizations in highly regulated industries effectively manage risk. RSI Security provides cyber engineering, assessment, advisory services, and technical testing to amp up clients' security posture while mitigating business risk.

We have experts for every cybersecurity and compliance need– PCIDSS, CMMC and NIST, MSSP, IT Security, HITRUST, HIPAA / HITECH, CCPA, GDPR, threat detection, security awareness training, and much more.

Our team members come from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Our team members include published authors, open-source developers, industry researchers, and conference presenters.

For more information, visit rsisecurity.com

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