Senior Penetration Tester

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Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Penetration Tester role at TV Rheinland North America. TV Rheinland is one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. They invest in employee development with competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance options, and a 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match. The international, team-oriented culture values respect, collegiality, and openness, offering significant opportunities for career advancement.

Summary

The Senior Penetration Tester will conduct extensive penetration tests across hardware, software, and network infrastructures. This role includes vulnerability discovery and exploitation in web/mobile applications, IoT systems, and more. Regular client interaction, occasional pre-sales support, and contributions to tools and methodologies are essential. A minimum of 5 years penetration testing expertise is required, along with a solid background in IT and specialized IoT/Medical Device security assessments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on hardware, software, and network components.
• Perform vulnerability discovery and exploitation in various platforms including web, mobile, APIs, databases, and operating systems.
• Document and report detailed findings from testing activities.
• Develop tools, scripts, and methodologies to enhance TUV Rheinland's competitiveness.
• Provide pre-sales support and collaborate with account teams to identify opportunities.
• Perform off-hours work when necessary and contribute to team knowledge improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience in IoT security assessments, a strong grasp of security frameworks (OWASP, NIST, ISO), networking, operating systems, and cloud security. Experience in mobile application and medical device penetration testing is preferred. Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or C are a plus, along with excellent communication abilities to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of general IT experience with at least 5 years in penetration testing.
• At least 2 years of focused IoT/Medical Device penetration testing.
• Certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CRTP, or equivalent are required.

Work Environment and Additional Information

The role is primarily remote with occasional travel up to 20%. Applicants should be prepared for long periods at a computer and minimal physical demands. The environment promotes an inclusive culture with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Key skills/competency

• Penetration Testing
• IoT Security
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Network Security
• Cloud Security
• Scripting
• Client Interaction
• Pre-sales Support
• Reporting
• Tool Development