Aid in defining and documenting Pentest Processes #LI-IK1 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or ...
Aid in defining and documenting Pentest Processes #LI-IK1 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or ...
Penetration Tester
Sacramento, CA · On-site
... PenTest+. Regards Naresh Damagalla West Advanced Technologies, Inc E: naresh.d@wati.com
Penetration Tester
Sacramento, CA · On-site
... PenTest+. Regards Naresh Damagalla West Advanced Technologies, Inc E: naresh.d@wati.com
Deep knowledge of pentest, bug-bounty and red-team methodologies. * Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Excellent written & verbal communication ...
Deep knowledge of pentest, bug-bounty and red-team methodologies. * Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Excellent written & verbal communication ...
Aid in defining and documenting Pentest Processes #LI-IK1 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or ...
Aid in defining and documenting Pentest Processes #LI-IK1 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or ...
Offensive security / ethical hacking certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, Pentest+, CEH
Offensive security / ethical hacking certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, Pentest+, CEH
Offensive security / ethical hacking certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, Pentest+, CEH
Offensive security / ethical hacking certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, Pentest+, CEH
NIH - Penetration Tester
Bethesda, MD · Remote
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
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NIH - Penetration Tester
Bethesda, MD · Remote
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
NIH - Penetration Tester
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
NIH - Penetration Tester
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
NIH - Penetration Tester
Bethesda, MD · On-site +1
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
NIH - Penetration Tester
Bethesda, MD · On-site +1
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
Work as a member of a pentest team, collaborating and engaging directly with the client * Document in detail the results of assessments, audits, tests, and verification activities * Perform manual ...
Work as a member of a pentest team, collaborating and engaging directly with the client * Document in detail the results of assessments, audits, tests, and verification activities * Perform manual ...
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
Active OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, PenTest+, or CISSP Duties: * Conduct enterprise penetration testing activities including: * Perform internal and external network penetration testing. * Conduct ...
Information Security Analyst
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$60K - $75K/yr
CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GCED, GMON, GDSA * CONOUS travel up to 30% * Strong verbal and written communication skills *Contingent upon award* PAY RANGE Final salary is ...
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Information Security Analyst
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$60K - $75K/yr
CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GCED, GMON, GDSA * CONOUS travel up to 30% * Strong verbal and written communication skills *Contingent upon award* PAY RANGE Final salary is ...
DevSecOps Engineer[onsite]
Miami, FL · On-site
Perform penetration testing (PenTest) on applications in development and production environments (especially on SaaS platforms). * Implement both SaaS-based security testing (SaaST) and dynamic ...
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DevSecOps Engineer[onsite]
Miami, FL · On-site
Perform penetration testing (PenTest) on applications in development and production environments (especially on SaaS platforms). * Implement both SaaS-based security testing (SaaST) and dynamic ...
IT Security Analyst Richmond, VA Hybrid 12 Months In Person Only JD: IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous (CISM, CCSP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Pentest+ and/or CompTIA Security ...
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IT Security Analyst Richmond, VA Hybrid 12 Months In Person Only JD: IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous (CISM, CCSP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Pentest+ and/or CompTIA Security ...
Information Security Analyst
Norfolk, VA · On-site
CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GCED, GMON, GDSA • CONOUS travel up to 30% • Strong verbal and written communication skills Company : Watershed Security offers project ...
Information Security Analyst
Norfolk, VA · On-site
CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GCED, GMON, GDSA • CONOUS travel up to 30% • Strong verbal and written communication skills Company : Watershed Security offers project ...
CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or PenTest+ certifications are preferred. * Active or interim Secret clearance is required. * Familiarity with VRAM, ACAS, and eMASS tools; basic scripting or automation ...
CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or PenTest+ certifications are preferred. * Active or interim Secret clearance is required. * Familiarity with VRAM, ACAS, and eMASS tools; basic scripting or automation ...
Cybersecurity Analyst
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or PenTest+ certifications are preferred. * Active or interim Secret clearance is required. * Familiarity with VRAM, ACAS, and eMASS tools; basic scripting or automation ...
Cybersecurity Analyst
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or PenTest+ certifications are preferred. * Active or interim Secret clearance is required. * Familiarity with VRAM, ACAS, and eMASS tools; basic scripting or automation ...
Information Security Analyst
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$60K - $75K/yr
CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GCED, GMON, GDSA * CONOUS travel up to 30% * Strong verbal and written communication skills *Contingent upon award* PAY RANGE Final salary is ...
Information Security Analyst
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$60K - $75K/yr
CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GCED, GMON, GDSA * CONOUS travel up to 30% * Strong verbal and written communication skills *Contingent upon award* PAY RANGE Final salary is ...
GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP Responsibilities include: * Evaluate security alerts and analyzes network events to determine their impact on current operations.
GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP Responsibilities include: * Evaluate security alerts and analyzes network events to determine their impact on current operations.
Remote Penetration Tester
Atlanta, GA · Remote
The role requires the ability to successfully pentest an environment and then to strategize and architect security solutions to help remediate deficiencies. Pentests can be initiated by the ...
Remote Penetration Tester
Atlanta, GA · Remote
The role requires the ability to successfully pentest an environment and then to strategize and architect security solutions to help remediate deficiencies. Pentests can be initiated by the ...
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| Aspect | Pentest | Vulnerability Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | OSCP, CEH, GPEN | OSCP, CEH, CISSP |
| Work Environment | Hands-on testing, simulated attacks | Vulnerability scanning, risk assessment |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Cybersecurity firms, IT departments | Security teams, consulting firms |
While both roles focus on cybersecurity, a Pentest involves actively exploiting vulnerabilities to identify security gaps, whereas a Vulnerability Analyst primarily assesses and reports on vulnerabilities without exploiting them. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in the same environments, but their core activities differ in approach and scope.
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Application Penetration Testing Specialist (Remote)
Carolina, RI • On-site, Remote
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago
First Citizens Bank rating
7.5
Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
89th of 144 rated banks
Job description
This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona, Texas, or North Carolina.
This position ensures the technological and digital security of the Bank. The tester will identify exposure to cyber threats, security risks, and unauthorized access and assist with mitigation guidance. The tester will assess organizational networks, applications, or systems for potential vulnerabilities. The tester will maintain knowledge of industry practices, technology, and evolving threats to enhance defenses for the Bank's information systems and resources.
The Pentester must be able to plan, coordinate, communicate, track, and conduct penetration testing assessments on the organization’s applications, aid in the coordination of additional testing through third-party vendors, and may lead other associates in the work group acting as lead tester. The selected candidate is welcome to work remotely and/or from a corporate office location.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct application penetration tests of complex computer systems from a remote testing location
- Coordinate third-party vendor testing
- Analyze and document test results in the format and level of detail dictated by current procedures
- Can convey highly technical information in a manner that can be understood and appreciated by Application Owners and other stakeholders
- Track vulnerabilities and metrics
- Coordinate multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and accurately, and deliver results in a timely manner
- Stay current on new tools, TTPs, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats
- Aid in defining and documenting Pentest Processes
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Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 or more years of experience in systems engineering, network security, or information security OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in application penetration testing, systems engineering, network security, or information security
- Expertise in application penetration testing techniques with and without scanners
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Testing web applications and databases
- System development life cycle
- Network administration
- Cloud penetration testing
- Linux and Windows
- Kali Linux tools, Burp Suite, and other pentest tools
- Experience with pentesting frameworks such as OWASP and PTES
- Jira and Confluence
- Analysis and development of professional reports
- Knowledge of the Secure System Development Lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to effectively balance and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Preferred but not required: OSWE, GPEN, GWAPT, or other equal certifications
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 or more years of experience in systems engineering, network security, or information security OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in application penetration testing, systems engineering, network security, or information security
- Expertise in application penetration testing techniques with and without scanners
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Testing web applications and databases
- System development life cycle
- Network administration
- Cloud penetration testing
- Linux and Windows
- Kali Linux tools, Burp Suite, and other pentest tools
- Experience with pentesting frameworks such as OWASP and PTES
- Jira and Confluence
- Analysis and development of professional reports
- Knowledge of the Secure System Development Lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to effectively balance and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Preferred but not required: OSWE, GPEN, GWAPT, or other equal certifications
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
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