Cybersecurity Tester – Source Code Review & Penetration Testing
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About the Role
Seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Tester with expertise in manual security testing and source code review. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities in web, mobile, and API applications, collaborating with DevSecOps teams, and preparing detailed reports.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Perform manual security testing of web, mobile, and API based applications
- Conduct source code reviews to identify security flaws and logic vulnerabilities
- Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities in accordance with OWASP, SANS, NIST
- Collaborate with developers and DevSecOps teams to explain findings and recommend secure coding practices
- Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries of vulnerabilities and remediation steps
- Conduct retesting to validate fixes and verify compliance with security requirements
- Stay updated on emerging security threats, techniques, and exploit trends
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity testing
- Hands on expertise in manual security testing and source code review
- Deep understanding of secure coding practices and application security vulnerabilities
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, CWE, and SANS 25 vulnerabilities
- Ability to identify vulnerabilities without automated scanners
- Relevant certifications (OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, GPEN, CRTP) are a plus
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Job Summary
- Seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Tester with hands on expertise in manual security testing and source code review.
- Ideal candidate will have deep understanding of secure coding practices, application security vulnerabilities, and ability to identify and exploit weaknesses without relying on automated tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform manual security testing of web, mobile, and API based applications.
- Conduct source code reviews to identify security flaws and logic vulnerabilities.
- Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities in accordance with industry standards (OWASP, SANS, NIST).
- Collaborate with developers and DevSecOps teams to explain findings and recommend secure coding practices.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries of vulnerabilities and remediation steps.
- Conduct retesting to validate fixes and verify compliance with security requirements.
- Stay updated on emerging security threats, techniques, and exploit trends.
Qualifications
- Deep familiarity with OWASP Top 10, CWE, and SANS 25 vulnerabilities.
- Ability to identify vulnerabilities without using automated scanners or tools.
- Relevant certifications (OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, GPEN, CRTP) are a plus.
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