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Associate Application Penetration Tester Jobs in Minnesota

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Penetration Tester

Virginia, MN · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of equivalent job experience * 2+ years of professional services experience * 3+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience * Proficient in at ...

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Peraton

Jr Cyber Penetration Tester

Virginia, MN · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Understand common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding. * Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc. * Fundamentals of ...

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Horizontal Talent

Security Engineer

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site +1

$57 - $92/hr

This role offers the chance to lead end-to-end penetration testing efforts, partner with ... Deep understanding of web application security principles and common vulnerability classes ...

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Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$159K - $202K/yr

... application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques; knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing, source code review ...

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What is the difference between Associate Application Penetration Tester vs Application Security Analyst?

AspectAssociate Application Penetration TesterApplication Security Analyst
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, CompTIA Security+GIAC, CISSP, CSSLP
Work EnvironmentHands-on testing, vulnerability assessmentsSecurity monitoring, risk analysis
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, tech companiesFinancial, healthcare, enterprise sectors
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The Associate Application Penetration Tester primarily focuses on conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in applications, often working in a hands-on environment. In contrast, an Application Security Analyst emphasizes monitoring security, analyzing risks, and implementing security measures. While both roles require cybersecurity certifications and are integral to application security, their daily tasks and focus areas differ, making them distinct but complementary positions in cybersecurity teams.

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Security Consultant II (Web Application Penetration Tester)

NetSPI LLC

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI platform streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since 2001.

NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer-first mindset to join our team. Learn more about our award-winning workplace culture and get to know our A-Team at www.netspi.com/careers.

Join the mission as a Security Consultant II. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Penetration Tester to conduct thorough security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide expert recommendations to strengthen our clients' security posture. As a Penetration Tester supporting web applications, you will work closely with clients to deliver clear, actionable reports and contribute to the development of security best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct penetration testing engagements on web applications and underlying APIs.
  • Create, deliver, and collaborate on penetration testing reports in diverse client environments, maintaining client-specific processes, reporting standards, and access protocols to help improve their security posture.
  • Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services, alongside commitment to improvement and execution on NetSPI specific products and processes
  • Perform administrative tasks related to day-to-day consulting activities to ensure smooth business and engagement operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher required, with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or IT preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in application penetration testing
  • Familiarity with offensive tools, based on applicable skillset (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus)
  • Familiarity with offensive and defensive IT concepts and protocols
  • Extensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and various security frameworks.
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems internals
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Willingness to travel up to 5-10%
  • This position requires an 8-hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends necessary to meet project deadlines or critical needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience mentoring or coaching to growing team members, while sharing knowledge externally through blogs, hosting webinars, or presenting at conferences
  • Experience in one or more of the following programming or scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#)
  • Offensive cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GXPN, GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, GWAPT)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.