This position is no longer open for applications

IT Security Penetration Tester

Job Description:

IT Security Penetration Tester Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a full-time IT Security Penetration Tester for an opportunity in Chicago, IL. The Security Penetration Tester will regularly evaluate the cyber security posture of applications and data centers. Vulnerability detection and management through manual penetration tests as well as vulnerability scans are key duties. In this role, he or she will have a chance to provide a full assessment of a Fortune 100 company’s application and datacenter vulnerabilities and offer recommendations. Some additional highlights that our client offers with this position are the ability to pick and choose tools as necessary, continued education, full benefits & PTO, work directly with key, high level business stakeholders, and career path opportunities to Principal Engineer or Management.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct scans of the company's IT infrastructure to detect cyber security vulnerabilities, and arrange fixes with the appropriate teams for identified issues
  • Perform regular “red team” exercises, acting as a malicious attacker would to identify novel and unique vulnerabilities and ensure they are remediated
  • Select and visit specific locations to identify cyber security vulnerabilities on-site and produce meaningful reporting for all findings
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments of new applications and act as an advisory resource to their developers to help ensure the creation of secure code
  • Provide analytical support to the Cyber Security Operations team during investigations of attacker activity to help them understand malware behaviors and attack methods
  • Demonstrate a commitment to company core values add values
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience with vulnerability assessment or penetration testing is preferred; however any combination of experience, education, and certification that demonstrates the candidate can be successful in the position is acceptable
  • A Bachelor’s degree or better in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or any other security-related subject is preferred; however any combination of education, experience, and certification that demonstrates the candidate can be successful in the position is acceptable
  • A CISSP or CEH certification is preferred; however any combination of certification, education, and experience that demonstrates the candidate can be successful in the position is acceptable
  • Familiarity with common security testing tools and tool sets such as Kali, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Core Impact is required
  • Expertise with vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus, Nexpose, and Qualys is required
  • Understanding of attacker behaviors and skillsets is required
  • Ability to travel worldwide for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities is required (up to 20% of total work hours)

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the seventh consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” and is now the 14th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 26 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients’ technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com.

Apply Now

To apply for this job, please complete the following 6 fields and we will immediately follow-up (* = required).

Choose File
.doc, .docx, .txt, .pdf, .html
Would you like to help us get to know you even better?

The intent of asking for the following information is to assist Signature in meeting its commitments to equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements. Completing and returning this section is purely VOLUNTARY on your part and will have absolutely no effect on the status of your employment application.

Signature Consultants is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities according to state and federal disability discrimination laws. If, because of a disability, you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email hr@sigconsult.com or call 888-838-1020. Signature Consultants will partner with you in good faith to identify and implement a reasonable accommodation, if any, that is appropriate and consistent with its legal obligations.

Signature Consultants is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

EEO is the law: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf