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Kroger · 16 hours ago

Senior Penetration Tester

Kroger is the nation’s largest grocer, committed to feeding the human spirit through innovative experiences. The Senior Penetration Tester will support the Assessment side of the CIS Cyber Resilience Team, focusing on application security and vulnerability remediation techniques while ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
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Responsibilities

Oversee information security tools/services including; Identity & Access mgmt, cloud security, cryptography, logging & alerting, security operation, malware detection, incident response, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, security architecture, & digital forensics
Guide the implementation of network and computer security and ensures compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures
Assist with the monitoring of all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software
Monitor server and firewall logs, scrutinize network traffic, establish and update vulnerability scans
Analyze and resolve highly complex and unique security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion, and conduct user activity audits where required
Manage and ensure the security of databases and data transferred both internally and externally
Oversee penetration testing of all systems in order to identify system vulnerabilities; design, implement, and report on security system and end user activity audits
Develop new and modify existing security policies and procedures to maintain compliance
Evaluate existing and recommend new and emerging security technologies
Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts
Communicate important updates with key stakeholders across the organization
Coach and mentor other members of the security engineering team
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Penetration TestingApplication SecurityNetwork SecurityPythonMobile Application TestingSecurity ArchitectureSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree computer science, information systems, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in a related security field
Proven ability to design and build scalable, high volume, and low latency applications
Experience in one or more of the common languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Ruby, shell scripting)
Advanced knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, BGP and other routing protocols)

Preferred

Master's Degree computer science, information systems, or related technical field
Mobile application pen testing experience
Mobile application testing tools (Frida, Objection, apktool, Android Studio, MobSF, Xcode)
AI red teaming tooling experience (pyrit, garak)
Point-of-sale and retail kiosk pen testing experience
Network infrastructure pen test experience (and tools including Bloodhound, Responder, CME, Impacket, Metasploit)
Programming language experience (e.g. python, Java, JavaScript/Typescript, C/C++, Ruby, Go)

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Company

Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.

H1B Sponsorship

Kroger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (71)
2022 (63)
2021 (20)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1984-09-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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