Cyber Security Application Penetration Testing Engineer

Wells Fargo Bank•San Francisco, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cyber Security Web Application Research Engineer to join our Technology Cybersecurity department. In this technical role, you will be responsible for performing penetration testing on applications, identifying potential defects, and supporting remediation conversations. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of web technologies, as well as a strong knowledge and experience with AI enhanced scanners and Tools. In this role, you will: Conduct Application penetration testing for web applications, mobile applications, and APIs to identify security defects and weaknesses using manual penetration testing skills and automated tools. Configure automated tools to complete successful scanning Defect analysis, including reviewing and validating automated scan results triage and disposition false positive Generate accurate and detailed technical reports with identified defects Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure clear understanding of defects and remediation paths Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes leveraging industry standards and best practices Collaborate with other members of the team to share knowledge and complete peer reviews of reports. Communicate with various stakeholders. Demonstrate proficiency in using AI enhanced security scanners and Tools Leverage AI to accelerate defect identification and validation Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI assisted outputs into solutions Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

Requirements

2+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of Web application penetration testing
2+ years Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience in DAST tools such as Invicti, Appscan, Webinspect, Fiddler, Burp Suite
Advanced knowledge of application security and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Shell)
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Security certifications such as OSCP, BSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN or equivalent are a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct Application penetration testing for web applications, mobile applications, and APIs to identify security defects and weaknesses using manual penetration testing skills and automated tools.
Configure automated tools to complete successful scanning
Defect analysis, including reviewing and validating automated scan results triage and disposition false positive
Generate accurate and detailed technical reports with identified defects
Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure clear understanding of defects and remediation paths
Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes leveraging industry standards and best practices
Collaborate with other members of the team to share knowledge and complete peer reviews of reports.
Communicate with various stakeholders.
Demonstrate proficiency in using AI enhanced security scanners and Tools
Leverage AI to accelerate defect identification and validation
Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI assisted outputs into solutions
Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards