Security Consultant, Penetration Testing

Rapid7

98d

About The Position

Rapid7's Global Services team helps clients improve their security posture through their technical skills and knowledge of defense strategies. As a Penetration Tester, you will enjoy attacking networks and hacking custom protocols implemented in embedded devices. Rapid7's Penetration Testing Consultants have a range of skills, from years of experience in a blue team environment to extensive offensive security experience in Red Team, IoT, and exploitation development. Our team is built on a collaborative model where you're not just getting one pentester, you're getting them all.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous technical consulting experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.
• Strong knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods.
• Strong knowledge of network, web-based application, and IEEE 802.11 security concepts.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite.
• Experience using interpreted languages (Ruby, Python, PHP, etc.).
• Knowledge of compiled languages (Java, C, C++, Assembly, etc.).
• Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification, or actively working toward it.
• A customer-driven mindset focused on ensuring a fantastic customer experience.
• The ability to ask for help.

Responsibilities

• Test various types of engagements, including network, web app, phishing/vishing, Red Team, IoT, and Cloud.
• Consistently deliver network, web application, and wireless penetration testing.
• Produce high-quality reports and peer-review colleagues' work.
• Engage in knowledge sharing and cross-training with a collaborative mindset.
• Deliver timely reports to clients and external stakeholders.
• Translate technical concepts and convey them to non-security personnel.
• Continuously learn and satisfy a ferocious curiosity about how things work.

What This Job Offers