Security Consultant II (Thick Client Penetration Tester)

*This is a remote position, and candidates must be located in Ontario, CA.

NetSPI is the proactive security solution used to discover, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities of the highest importance, so businesses can protect what matters most. NetSPI secures the most trusted brands on Earth through Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM), and Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS). Leveraging a unique combination of dedicated security experts, intelligent process, and advanced technology, NetSPI brings a proactive approach to cybersecurity with more clarity, speed, and scale than ever before.

NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer-first mindset to join our team. Learn more about our award-winning workplace culture and get to know our A-Team at www.netspi.com/careers.

Join the mission as a Security Consultant II. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Penetration Tester to conduct thorough security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide expert recommendations to strengthen our clients' security posture. As a Penetration Tester supporting Thick client testing, you will be responsible for performing thick client, web and mobile penetration testing. You will work closely with clients to deliver clear, actionable reports and contribute to the development of security best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing engagements on below service line independently:
  • Thick Application Penetration Testing
  • Includes Web Application Penetration (WaPen) testing. 
  • Occasionally includes Mobile (MaPen) and IOT/embedded penetration testing. 
• Create, deliver, and collaborate on penetration testing reports in diverse client environments, maintaining client-specific processes, reporting standards, and access protocols to help improve their security posture.  
• Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services, alongside commitment to improvement and execution on NetSPI specific products and processes
• Perform administrative tasks related to day-to-day consulting activities to ensure smooth business and engagement operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required, with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or IT preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in Thick Application Penetration Testing for applications written in Java, C#, C, C++, Swift, Rust, etc. code 
  • Includes experience with offensive toolkits used in web application penetration testing. 
• Experience with disassemblers and debuggers like WinDbg, IDA, Ghidra, etc.
• Experience with dynamic instrumentation toolkits like Frida.
• Familiarity with offensive tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus)
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive IT concepts and protocols
• Extensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and various security frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems internals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
• This position requires an 8-hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends necessary to meet project deadlines or critical needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing fuzz testing. 
• Ability to reverse engineer proprietary application layer protocols. 
• Experience with IOT/embedded penetration testing.
• Experience in one or more of the following programming or scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#)  
• Offensive Security Certifications (e.g., GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN, OSWE, OSCP, OSCE)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.