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# Security Tester

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $104,000 - $114,400
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Frameworks, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Internet Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Security, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/security-tester-nashville-tn--d1233fd3-7c8e-47e7-bde4-616921b08045

## About the Role

Risk, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Applications Security, Computer Security, Testing, Software Testing, Internet Application, Security Analysis, Internet Security, Industry Standards, * Advanced experience performing Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) for web applications

 * Advanced experience performing Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and analyzing findings to reduce false positives
 * Advanced ability to conduct secure code reviews across modern application frameworks and identify coding vulnerabilities
 * Advanced manual penetration testing experience focused on web application security
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings, communicate risk, and drive remediation with engineering teams

## Description

IDR is seeking a Security Tester to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. In this role, you will perform hands-on application security testing to identify vulnerabilities, validate risk, and help teams strengthen security throughout the SDLC. This is an opportunity to support a large, mission-driven organization in a regulated environment where secure software delivery is a priority., * Perform manual and automated web application security assessments to identify and validate vulnerabilities

 * Execute Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) using industry-standard tools and methodologies
 * Conduct secure code reviews to uncover security gaps and recommend practical remediation steps
 * Produce clear, detailed security testing reports including findings, evidence, and risk/impact assessments
 * Partner with developers and stakeholders to validate fixes and integrate security best practices into delivery workflows