Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester

San Francisco 18 days agoFull-time External
599.9k - 1.3m / yr
Join KPMG's fastest-growing Advisory practice where innovation meets collaboration in cybersecurity excellence. KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester to join our Managed Services practice. Responsibilities: • Conduct manual application penetration testing against APIs (REST/SOAP), web applications, mobile applications, and thick client applications • Perform objective-based and abstract penetration testing engagements • Execute threat modeling, evaluate application business logic, and perform application architecture reviews • Demonstrate application testing experience in real time via demos to both internal and external audiences • Function independently in penetration testing engagements, with minimal oversight and guidance • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: • Minimum three years of recent experience in application penetration testing of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), web applications, or mobile applications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent industry experience • Ability to communicate reporting results with technical and non-technical audiences and lead remediation conversations • Experience with Burp Suite Pro, and other app testing tools such as Netsparker and Checkmarx • One or more major ethical hacking certifications not required but preferred; GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA) • Ability to travel as required • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Benefits: • Private medical insurance • Private dental insurance • Life insurance • Health & wellbeing programme • Additional leave • Vision coverage • Disability insurance • 401(k) plans • Personal Time Off per fiscal year • Two firmwide breaks each year (year end and July 4th holiday) • Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M105425 California Salary Range: $84500 - $179300 KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Benefits: • Life insurance Work Location: In person