Penetration Tester

Overview:

- Seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultant to perform and lead security assessments for enterprise applications within the Banking/Financial Services domain.

- Role requires hands-on expertise in Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing , working closely with development, engineering, and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and provide practical remediation guidance.

- The ideal candidate is a seasoned security consultant with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance security analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Perform Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing to identify and validate security vulnerabilities.

- Conduct security assessments and provide risk analysis, remediation recommendations, and penetration testing reports .

- Collaborate with development, engineering, and security teams to support vulnerability remediation and security best practices.

- Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance vulnerability analysis, documentation, and security reporting.

- Support security consulting engagements while delivering high-quality technical findings and client-facing deliverables .

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering , or a related field.

- 12+ years of IT/Engineering experience.

- 8+ years of Offensive Security, Red Team, Attack Team, or Penetration Testing experience.

- 5+ years performing Web Application, API, and/or Infrastructure Penetration Testing .

- 5+ years of customer-facing security consulting experience.

- OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH , or equivalent security certification.

- Experience with OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and SAST/DAST security testing.

- Hands-on experience with Burp Suite Professional, Nuclei, Caido, or similar penetration testing tools .

- Experience using Claude AI, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar AI tools for vulnerability analysis, security documentation, and remediation recommendations.

- Banking or Financial Services experience preferred.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.