Application Offensive Security Consultant (Contract to Hire), Jersey City NY - Confidential

Experience Level: Associate
Experience Required: 6 Years
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: Financial Services
Total Position: 1
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No
Contract to Hire

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Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a skilled Application Offensive Security Consultant to join their team as part of the Technology Risk initiative. The role focuses on offensive security assessments and providing subject matter expertise for key projects within application security. If you have a strong background in manual application security testing and red teaming engagements, this is the role for you.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Perform red teaming activities against applications and APIs.
- Conduct manual (non-automated) security testing of applications and provide in-depth assessments.
- Evaluate application risks through threat hunting and security assessments.
- Deliver vulnerability details in predefined report formats.
- Generate and summarize reports on security findings to facilitate remediation.
- Act as a subject matter expert for Application Defense and respond to security engineering queries.
- Collaborate with Security Architects, Product Managers, and Risk Managers to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Key Qualifications:

- Minimum 6 years of experience in application security testing.
- 4+ years of red teaming experience on applications and APIs.
- Proficiency in manual security testing techniques, beyond automated vulnerability scanning.
- Strong knowledge of security testing tools such as Burp Suite Professional and Owasp Zap.
- Expertise in explaining vulnerabilities, especially in OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25.
- Familiarity with adversarial methodologies, MITRE Framework, and bypassing security controls.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and provide high-quality security assessments.
- Relevant certifications like OSCP, GWAPT, or related certifications are a plus.

Why Apply:

- Be part of a dynamic team where every day brings new security challenges.
- Leverage your passion for application security and red teaming.
- Excellent growth opportunities within a leading global company.

If you have a passion for application security and enjoy a hands-on approach to testing, we encourage you to apply!

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