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Urgently Hiring Exploit Developer Jobs in Illinois

Coinflow

Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K - $195K/yr

About The Role We're hiring for a Security Engineer to own the day-to-day defensive and offensive ... exploit development. Document findings, drive remediation, and measure mean-time-to-fix.

Alliant

Senior Penetration Testing Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$92K - $144K/yr

Identify, exploit, and validate vulnerabilities, provide realistic assessments of risk and impact ... Typical hiring range: $92,600.00 to $144,100.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined ...

US Bank

Senior Red Team Operator

Chicago, IL

Advanced expertise in exploit development, custom payload creation, offensive tooling development ... Strong proficiency in multiple programming and scripting languages including Python, PowerShell, C ...

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What is the difference between Urgently Hiring Exploit Developer vs Penetration Tester?

AspectUrgently Hiring Exploit DeveloperPenetration Tester
CredentialsKnowledge of exploit development, scripting, security certifications (e.g., OSCP)Security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH), technical skills
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, project-based, often in cybersecurity firms or internal security teamsSecurity consulting firms, corporate security teams, or freelance roles
Industry UsageUsed in offensive security, bug bounty programs, and exploit researchUsed in vulnerability assessment, security audits, and testing

While both roles require strong cybersecurity skills and certifications, an Urgently Hiring Exploit Developer focuses on creating and deploying exploits for security testing or research, often in a fast-paced environment. A Penetration Tester conducts authorized security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities without developing exploits. The roles overlap but differ mainly in their focus on exploit creation versus vulnerability assessment.

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Application Security Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies

Des Plaines, IL • Remote

$85K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Application Security Engineer – Remote
Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Application Security Engineer
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary
We are looking for an Application Security Engineer to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, partnering with engineering teams to design secure systems, identify vulnerabilities, and reduce risk across our application portfolio. The role blends hands-on offensive and defensive skills with strong communication and collaboration, helping development teams build secure software efficiently rather than slowing them down. The ideal candidate brings deep technical security expertise, strong software engineering fundamentals, and a track record of shipping security improvements that meaningfully reduce risk in production.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Five or more years of application security or security engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, common vulnerability classes, and modern exploit patterns.
  • Hands-on experience performing code review across at least two major languages.
  • Deep familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and CI/CD-integrated security tooling.
  • Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and cryptographic primitives.
  • Experience with cloud security and modern infrastructure controls.
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language for tooling and automation.
  • Experience working closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, or CISSP.
  • Experience with offensive security tooling and red-team operations.
  • Bug bounty experience, public CVEs, or open-source security contributions.
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM application security considerations.
  • Exposure to regulated industries with strict compliance requirements.
How to Apply
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to hilda@bvteck.com. Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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