Strategic Staffing Solutions · 2 days ago
Penetration Tester
Denver, CO
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelStrategic Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to conduct comprehensive security assessments of enterprise web applications. This role focuses on identifying exploitable vulnerabilities and delivering actionable remediation guidance to strengthen the organization’s application security posture within a regulated financial services environment.
ConsultingCRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Ricardo Rivas
Responsibilities
Perform scoped penetration testing on designated web applications and supporting components
Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities across:
Authentication and authorization mechanisms
Input validation and data handling
Session management
API endpoints and third-party integrations
Business logic and workflow flaws
Assess applications against OWASP Top 10 and other applicable security standards and best practices
Conduct manual penetration testing, supplemented by automated tooling where appropriate
Analyze and prioritize findings based on impact, exploitability, and likelihood, aligned with Western Union risk rating methodologies
Collaborate with application, security, and engineering teams to clarify findings and remediation approaches
Produce comprehensive penetration testing reports that include:
Executive-level summary of risk and exposure
Detailed technical findings with clear reproduction steps
Proof-of-concept exploits or attack paths
Practical, prioritized remediation recommendations
Communicate results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Formal vulnerability assessment report with severity ratings and risk prioritization
Retesting and validation following remediation to confirm closure of identified issues
Qualification
Required
Proven experience conducting web application penetration testing in enterprise or regulated environments
Strong working knowledge of OWASP Top 10
Strong working knowledge of common web vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication flaws, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of business logic vulnerabilities, particularly within financial services applications
Familiarity with secure coding practices and modern web frameworks
Proficiency with industry-standard penetration testing tools, including Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and similar web application security testing tools
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, actionable security reports tailored to diverse audiences
Company
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Strategic Staffing Solutions is a recruiting company which helps companies find suitable employees in various industries.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
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