Penetration Tester
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A rapidly growing leader in proactive cybersecurity services is expanding its consulting team and seeking a Security Consultant with a strong background in mobile application penetration testing. This role is ideal for a hands-on penetration tester who enjoys uncovering complex vulnerabilities and delivering meaningful security improvements for enterprise clients., You will work alongside experienced security professionals, leveraging advanced tooling, automation, and research-driven methodologies to perform deep technical testing across mobile applications and APIs. The focus of this role is on producing high-quality, actionable findings that help organizations strengthen their security posture., * Perform penetration testing engagements on mobile applications (iOS and Android) and associated APIs
- Identify weaknesses related to data storage, network communications, authentication, and cryptography
- Analyze mobile application behaviour, sandboxing, and OS-level security controls
- Produce clear, well-structured penetration testing reports aligned with client-specific standards and workflows
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to explain findings and recommend remediation strategies
- Research and develop new tools, techniques, and testing methodologies to improve assessment quality
- Support consulting operations through documentation, reporting, and engagement-related administrative tasks
Requirements
- 2-3+ years of experience conducting application or mobile penetration testing
- Hands-on experience with offensive security tools such as:
- Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus
- Mobile-focused tools including Frida, Drozer, Objection, and Ghidra
- Solid understanding of mobile data security, encryption, and secure communications
- Strong working knowledge of Android and iOS operating systems
- Familiarity with common offensive and defensive security concepts and network protocols
- Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and relevant security frameworks
- Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel up to 5-10%
- Ability to support an 8-hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends as required by project timelines
Preferred Experience
- Mentoring or coaching junior team members
- Sharing security knowledge through blogs, webinars, or conference presentations
- Experience with Scripting or programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, Java, C/C++, or C#
- Industry-recognized offensive security certifications (eg, OSCP, GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT, CISSP)
- Experience with ARM reverse engineering
- Development of Frida scripts or tools to bypass protections or exploit mobile application vulnerabilities