Penetration Tester (Texas)

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in TX, USA
Remote
Mid level
Information Technology • Cybersecurity
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The Role
Perform web, mobile, thick-client and API penetration tests including source code review and whitebox testing. Reverse engineer applications, use attack proxies and scanners, perform SAST/DAST, validate findings, and produce technical and executive remediation reports.
Summary Generated by Built In

Packetlabs was built by an ethical hacker after seeing vulnerability assessments presented as penetration tests. Our slogan "Ready for more than a VA scan?" drives at the importance of not providing our clients with a false sense of security.

We are a passionate team of highly trained, proactive, penetration testers. We provide expert-level penetration testing services that are thorough and tailored to help foster a safe digital space where everyone has the right to privacy and security. Packetlabs consultants find weaknesses others overlook and continuously learn new ways to evade controls. We hold ourselves to a very high standard.

 

To do so, we only hire individuals with the same drive and passion.

 

Who we are looking for

  • Core values:
    • You have a customer-first mentality. Is a great communicator with clients, project managers, and teammates. Rapid responses and on time.
    • You deliver work that you take pride in. Your work is an autograph of your excellence.
    • You dig deeper into every finding. Doesn't stop until impact is proven.
    • You are comfortable being uncomfortable. Goes towards obstacles, not away from them. Consulting isn't your typical job and requires adapting to rapidly changing environments.
    • You are always learning. Cybersecurity is changing every day, and you need to keep up or want to keep up. Be deeply aware of your skillset and be willing to improve.
    • You are Self-motivated and dependable.
    • You are humble. Egos don't have a place at Packetlabs.
  • Education and experience:
    • We are looking for an experienced developer/application security tester to join our team:
      • Solid working knowledge of programming languages, including C, C#, Python, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and frameworks like AngularJS.
      • Familiarity with web services and data exchange formats such as XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, and AJAX.
      • Understanding of AI/LLM weaknesses and flaws in applications.
      • Extensive experience/expertise in using an attack proxy (e.g. Burp Suite)
    • Preferred if you have 3 - 5 years of experience working in penetration testing and consulting
    • A graduate of a post-secondary college or university degree program.
    • Has at least two years of experience dealing with information security-related tasks.
    • Has professional qualifications (one or more): OSCP, OSWE, BSCP. 
      • OSCP or Burp is mandatory for our organization.
  • You must be located in Texas.

 

What you’ll be doing

  • Your primary role is to perform penetration testing of web applications, mobile applications, thick clients, and APIs.
  • Source code review and whitebox penetration testing to prove the impact of application flaws.
  • Reverse engineering of mobile and thick client applications.
  • You sometimes chain application flaws to other areas, such as cloud and on-prem AD infrastructure. Opportunities for lateral movement into the infrastructure teams are limited and given at the manager's discretion.
  • Develop detailed reports on findings and remediations for impactful findings. You will learn to debrief these findings at both a technical and executive level.
  • Perform SAST and DAST on enterprise, SaaS, and custom in-house applications.
  • Experience in using scanners and knowledge of validation and elimination of false positives.
  • A strong understanding of OWASP in Web, API, Mobile, and AI/LLM is necessary, but you will be asked to go beyond.

 

Why Us

  • A leadership team that values substance, quality, and disciplined execution
  • Collaboration with a highly skilled team of security professionals who are passionate about technical excellence and raising the bar 
  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunity
  • Paid education and professional development reimbursement to support continued learning, certifications and technical growth
  • Flexible work environment that empowers employees to do their best work
  • Paid volunteer day each year to give back to your community
  • Paid Birthday day off
  • Paid U.S. public holidays
  • Fully remote within Texas or Florida


At-Will Employment

  • This position is at-will, and this job posting does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment.


How to Apply

  • If this sounds like you, apply today. We’re looking for someone who wants to build a career in cybersecurity and is ready to make an impact

Skills Required

  • Must be located in Texas
  • OSCP or Burp Suite (attack proxy) is mandatory
  • Professional certification: OSCP, OSWE, or BSCP (one or more)
  • At least two years of information security-related experience
  • Preferred 3-5 years penetration testing and consulting experience
  • Graduate of a post-secondary college or university degree program
  • Solid working knowledge of C, C#, Python, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and frameworks like AngularJS
  • Familiarity with web services and data formats: XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, AJAX
  • Understanding of AI/LLM weaknesses and flaws in applications
  • Extensive experience using an attack proxy (e.g., Burp Suite)
  • Ability to perform penetration testing of web, mobile, thick clients, and APIs; source code review and whitebox testing; reverse engineering
  • Experience with SAST and DAST, scanners, and validation/elimination of false positives
  • Strong understanding of OWASP for Web, API, Mobile, and AI/LLM
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The Company
HQ: Mississauga, ON
61 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Packetlabs is CREST-accredited and SOC 2 Type II attested, demonstrating our commitment to security excellence. We deliver impact-first penetration testing that reveals what others miss, no outsourcing, no egos, and zero false positives. Our team goes well beyond industry standards to find the real risks and demonstrate business impact. Ready for more than a VA scan?®

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