Heartland Business Systems · 4 hours ago

Penetration Tester

West Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing of Client’s infrastructure, systems, and applications in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Communicate identified risks with Heartland’s client and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

Perform social engineering assessments such as email phishing, pretexting phone calls, and physical entry, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

Assist Information Security Consultants with review or analysis of technical projects and troubleshooting.

Assist the Sales Team Member efforts by supporting initial scoping conversations and performing needs analyses to help drive business development efforts. Identify additional opportunities within existing client base and work with client to expand usage of Heartland’s service portfolio.

Contribute to marketing activities by providing content suggestions and writing blog articles covering technical topics -- and attending trade shows, conferences, and professional association chapter meetings.

Minimum of 1,350 hours billed per fiscal year prorated based on start date. These charge hour requirements will be balanced against professional development and on the job training.

Qualification

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Required

1+ years working with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning/assessments

This can be on the job or demonstrated knowledge leveraging a platform like TryHackMe or HacktheBox

Certifications: (eJPT, Certified Ethical Hacker CEH, or GIAC Penetration Tester GPEN, or other current industry standard certifications in areas of security expertise)

At least one of these will be required within 6 months of employment

Ability to work within a team environment