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TalentBridge lists this VAPT Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Base pay range
$75,000/yr - $110,000/yr
Required Skills
2+ years of penetration testing
OSCP certification
CISSP certification
Focus on web app, cloud, or mobile pen testing
Strong verbal and written communication
Description
The Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer will oversee and serve as a technical resource for all assessment activities related to the security posture of existing and proposed firm systems, platforms, and processes to protect and continually improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems per the firm's business objectives, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals.
Main responsibilities
Perform security penetration testing of the firm's systems, platforms, and applications
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VAPT function
Serve as the system owner for common VAPT toolsets, platforms, and processes
Provide technical assessment reports that are easily understandable by the target audience and include practical and reasonable recommendations based upon sound risk management principles
Skills and experience
A Computer Science bachelor's degree or substantially equivalent experience
CISSP is required
GIAC GPEN or GWAPT is preferred
Offensive Security OSCP is required
Commanding knowledge of VAPT concepts and best practices, including the requirements for WhiteHat/ethical hacking
Expert understanding of the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test in the context of assessment scope, objectives, and deliverables
Extensive experience with common automated VAPT tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave
Expert in common attack tools and frameworks such as Wireshark, Kali, Metasploit, etc.
Expert in mobile platform security technology, including vulnerability identification and exploitation tools, as well as mobile platform security best practices, frameworks, etc.
Understand VAPT in the context of risk management and organizational priorities
Passionate in the practice and pursuit of VAPT excellence
Able to validate the presence of identified vulnerabilities with accuracy
Master in common application platforms and technologies to effectively understand and evaluate complex application assessments via the use of manual techniques and simple tools such as proxies and browser plugins
Authoritative mastery of OWASP, CVE, general security controls, and other foundational topics, such as the latest application and operating system exploits
Expert knowledge of common scripting and programming languages is advantageous.
Ongoing commitment to understanding the threat landscape and common adversary motivations/practices. Ability to quickly adapt practices to evolving circumstances
Able to maintain critical thinking and composure under pressure
Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical constituents. Proficiency in oral and written English
Capable of assisting with the preparation of internal training materials and documentation
Location
Belfast, Manila, or Tampa Centers, or the Chicago office
Reports to
Director, Security Engineering
Travel requirements
Ad hoc travel will be required.
Position Type
Center
Development Framework
Business Support
About us
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world‑class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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