Penetration Tester

Harvey Nash USA has been engaged to find a talented Web Application Penetration Tester for an Enterprise Insurance Client.

Must-have requirements-

Advanced knowledge web application penetration testing.

Extensive knowledge of and proven experience with penetration testing of web applications, and methods and frameworks for identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.

In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and other frameworks.

Proficient knowledge of Java, Spring, and Oracle.

Working knowledge of Linux and Windows

Job Title : Web Application Penetration Tester

Location : Pleasanton, CA

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Hybrid / Remote : Hybrid

Job Description :

The Web Application Penetration Tester will perform the manual penetration testing of mission critical web application to discover vulnerabilities and propose remediations to the development team.

The Web Application Penetration Tester is expected to :

Conduct penetration tests on web pages to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.

Document the findings and provide techniques and solutions to remediate vulnerabilities.

Work closely with the development team to implement remediations / solution and verify fixes.

Plan and manage all aspects of the penetration testing function.

Mentor the development team in building and securing web applications using OWASP and other mainstream frameworks.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Advanced knowledge web application penetration testing.

In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and other frameworks.

Experience and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Development experience in an enterprise-class system with multi-tier architecture

Proficient knowledge of Java, Spring, and Oracle.

Working knowledge of Linux and Windows

Extensive knowledge of and proven experience with penetration testing of web applications, and methods and frameworks for identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.

Strong knowledge in project management practices and ability to document processes and procedures as needed.

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $66 / hr. on W2 (rate may differ based on current location). Benefits will be available, and details are available at the following links :

Benefits Details : HarveyNashContractorsNH2025

401K Plan : Our employees work hard, which is why Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to their hard-earned savings with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes a 25% company match on all deferrals. We also offer a Roth 401(k) for even more flexibility. Employees 21 years of age or older, and have completed 3 months of service, are eligible to participate.