We are looking for a Mid Penetration Tester to deliver penetration tests to Thoropass customers, including vulnerability assessments, web app pentests, network pentests, and API pentests.

This role will be a player-coach, responsible for delivering our first batch of customer-facing pentest reports. As we scale the offering, this role will also mentor junior resources to deliver consistently high-quality pentests. The ideal candidate will be equal-parts penetration tester, strategic thinker, and operational doer with a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering measurable impact for our company and customers.

About You

You adopt the mindset of an attacker, delving deep to identify potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
You exhibit great judgment and sharp technical instincts that allow you to differentiate essential versus nice-to-have and to make good choices about trade-offs.
You have a point-of-view on the penetration testing methodology, tools, process, and what is appropriate for different stages of a scaling start-up.
Hungry, humble, scrappy, and will thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What You'll Do

Deliver Penetration Testing Engagements

Conduct web, network, mobile and API penetration tests with automated and manual testing, using black box or gray box testing methods.
Demonstrate lateral movement capabilities and expose potential data exfiltration opportunities to simulate real-world attack scenarios.
Develop effective countermeasures to address both known and unknown vulnerabilities within internal networks, employing advanced adversarial tactics to highlight security gaps.
Employ innovative thinking to overcome security protection mechanisms, craft proof-of-concept code, and exploit business logic.
Present detailed reports and findings to customers in a clear and concise manner, in fluent written and oral English. Advise customers on remediation efforts as needed.

Build Penetration Testing Function

Identify recurring issues and contribute to the automation of the penetration testing process, enabling scalability and expansion.
Share your expertise through regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and educating technical staff on security protocols.
Serve as a trusted expert in the offensive security field, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally with the Customer Success team and Sales & Marketing team to hit revenue goals and deliver the best customer experience.

Skillsets/ Requirements

3-5+ years in a pentesting / red teaming role.
Deep technical expertise in network pentesting, web app pentesting, AWS pentesting, and API pentesting.
Familiarity with the majority of the following areas: Android pentesting, iOS pentesting, cloud pentesting, OSINT, exploit development, IoT pentesting, Web3 security review, secure code review - white box pentesting.
At least 1 of the following certifications: Burp Suite Certified Practitioner, OSCP OR PWPT.
Knowledge of current attack methods, manual penetration testing techniques, and popular hacking tools (e.g., Nessus, Nmap, Kali Linux, Burp Suite Pro).

Experience with Hack the Box, Portswigger Academy, or similar learning platforms.
Proficient scripting skills in bash, Python, or similar languages.
Fluency in English, with exceptional verbal & written communication. Youre able to convey complex, technical topics to an array of stakeholders in a digestible and compelling manner.
Strong project management skills with experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Bonus Points

Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, Java, .NET, Python, and manual source code analysis.

Compensation

Competitive base salary
Exceptional private healthcare
Early equity in a fast-growing company
Work-from-home model
Flexible PTO
Home office equipment
Monthly wellness and home Wi-Fi stipend

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