Application Offensive Security Consultant at AKKODIS

Akkodis is seeking an Application Offensive Security Consultant for a Contract job with a client in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid). This role involves performing red team engagements, identifying application risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security practices.

 

Rate Range: $60/hour to $65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

 

Application Offensive Security Consultant job responsibilities include:

• Conduct manual security assessments of applications and APIs, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities that automated tools may miss.

• Perform red teaming engagements to simulate adversarial attacks and evaluate the security posture of applications.

• Collaborate with Security Architects, Risk Managers, and Product Managers to provide SME guidance and ensure security best practices are implemented.

• Develop comprehensive reports on assessment findings, documenting vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for remediation.

• Continuously stay updated on emerging security threats, methodologies, and tools to enhance testing capabilities.

• Act as a subject matter expert in application security, responding to technical inquiries and providing guidance on application defense strategies.

• Test countermeasures and identify potential bypasses to strengthen overall application security.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in application security testing.

• Expertise in manual testing techniques and a deep understanding of application vulnerabilities.

• Strong experience with red teaming engagements and tools like Burp Suite Professional & OWASP ZAP.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at rahul.singh@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance