Web App Pen Tester (San Diego or Irvine)

Costar Group

The Role

Overview

Conduct web app penetration tests and secure applications across development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • security tools
  • penetration testing
  • code review
  • ci/cd automation
  • secure sdlc
  • bug bounty

Tasks

-Consume a variety of application security tools (DAST, SAST, SCA, Credential Scanning, IAC scanning) to secure web applications during development and production run-time -Hack the Box Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) / AD Pentesting Expert (CAPE) -Recommend code changes to eliminate vulnerabilities -Automate security testing at various stages within the CI/CD pipeline -Hack the Box Bug Bounty Hunter (CBBH) / Web Exploitation Expert (CWEE) -Utilize sustainable methods to automate finding feedback to generate developer work items and trigger re-scan when associated work items are closed -Work with the software and product teams to help ensure applications are designed and implemented securely during the SDLC -Conduct penetration tests on web applications and underlying infrastructure for vulnerabilities using both manual and automated techniques

Requirements

  • bachelor's degree
  • oscp
  • ewptx
  • penetration testing
  • ci/cd
  • burp suite

What You Bring

-Knowledge of infrastructure operations across databases, network, and system administration -A track record of commitment to prior employers -Experience with web application penetration testing, identifying and exploiting attack chains to evaluate the severity of vulnerabilities within a web application -Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college (preferably in Computer Science/Cybersecurity) -Ability to mentor and train team members to prioritize security efforts effectively -INE Security Web Application Penetration Tester eXtreme (eWPTX) -Experience writing comprehensive reports that clearly demonstrate the risk of vulnerabilities to developers and technical leadership -Experience with mobile application penetration testing -Experience testing modern applications in cloud-native tech stacks -Experience with defense-in-depth strategies to help mitigate existing risk within applications -Hands-on experience implementing security tools into CI/CD pipelines -Ability to communicate with different levels of leadership conveying risk and driving urgency for risk remediation -Those certifications can be substituted with considerable experience in CTFs, impressive CVEs, or impressive bug bounty reports. -Experience coordinating with application teams to drive security by design principles -In-depth understanding of various assessment tools -Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) / Experienced (OSEP) -A self-starter who can advance the application security program and follow-through ideas to completion -Dynamic application security testing (DAST) through Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Acunetix, etc. -Minimum 1 to 3 years total experience in a technical role with at least 1 year of professional experience penetration testing -Industry relevant professional certifications such as: -Experience with common programming language: C# (preferred), Java, C/C++, Python, or Go -Scripting/programming skills - Python, PowerShell, GoLang, Perl, JavaScript, .NET, API Integration -Demonstrate risk of detected issues to both technical and non-technical audiences -Security tooling automation in CI/CD pipelines and IDE interfaces including Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Static Application Analysis (SCA) solutions such as Veracode, CheckMarx, AppScan, X-Ray, Synopsys, or Snyk

Benefits

-Life, legal, and supplementary insurance -Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks -Paid time off -Tuition reimbursement -Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug -On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes -Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups -Employee stock purchase plan -Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family -Commuter and parking benefits -401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

The Company

About Costar Group

-Offers comprehensive data on properties, tenants, leases, and market conditions globally. -Known for its pioneering technology and research, delivers powerful insights to commercial real estate professionals. -Its旗舰平台, CoStar, provides unmatched property data, news, and analytics. -Platforms used by real estate professionals, from brokers to investors to property managers. -Expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of LoopNet and Apartments.com. -Data-driven insights help clients make informed investment and leasing decisions, shaping the global real estate market.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial Real Estate

Residential

Apartments

Hospitality

Industrial

Retail

Office

Multifamily

Land

Investment Sales

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is provided for this role.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.