Senior Consultant, Application Security Penetration Tester | Remote US

Job Description

• Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ toughest cybersecurity challenges • Senior Consultant works closely with Project Managers, Delivery Directors, and other Delivery team members to lead engagements • Assess the security and compliance of various types of client applications and supporting infrastructure • Objective testing and results reporting, supports the client in making well-informed, risk-based decisions to improve overall security posture

Qualifications

• Application penetration testing and assessment tradecraft and methodologies (including browser-based, API, thick client, and Mobile) • Strong working knowledge of at least two programming or scripting languages • Strong understanding of security principles, policies, and industry best practices • Strong understanding of various compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.). • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a consulting/professional services role • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Application Security and/or Software Development • Experience testing against one or more IT security compliance frameworks, such as PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or HITRUST • Familiarity with Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, and PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing of assessment reports, presentations, and operating procedures • Client-centric consulting with high level of collaboration • Shows an aptitude for leadership both through practice maturation and by mentoring junior teammates • High school diploma required

Benefits

• Working independently and collaboratively with a team to both lead and support • Application Penetration Testing (Browser-based, API, Mobile, IoT) • Threat Modeling • Source Code Reviews • Advise clients on technical security or compliance activities • Manage priorities and tasks to achieve utilization targets • Operate with professionalism both internally and with clients • Ensure quality reports and services are delivered efficiently and on time • Continue to develop professional skills with relevant industry specific certifications or training. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area • Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables • Escalate client and project-related issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue • Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through blogs, conference speaking, and/or R&D functions