Web Application Penetration Tester – Technical Lead (Hybrid or Remote Work)

Position Overview:

The Freddie Mac Red Team is responsible to test the overall strength of our organization’s defenses (the technology, the processes, and the people) by simulating the objectives and actions of an attacker. We are seeking an Information Security Tech Lead to assist the team by providing subject matter expertise in Penetration testing of Infrastructure and Networks, Web Applications, Cloud and Social engineering, and Purple Team. In this role, the candidate will provide enhanced vulnerability analysis and contextual feedback to stakeholders to support the resolution of discovered vulnerabilities and facilitate risk awareness.

Responsibilities include:

Penetration Testing and Red Team assessments

• Lead and perform web application penetration assessments, collaborating with stakeholders to scope engagements, translate complex security concepts, and provide tailored remediations

• Proactively search for vulnerabilities in web applications, web APIs, cloud environments, etc. throughout Freddie Mac

• Work together with other Red Team members to integrate web application security into broader threat emulation scenarios

• Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and methodologies to enhance processes and capabilities

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members

• Contribute to the development and improvement of security policies, standards, and guidelines

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $150,000 - $224,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.