Cyber Security Research Engineer 3 - Contingent

Position: Cyber Security Research Engineer 3 - Contingent
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 177506
Pay range: 65-70$/hr on w2

Job Overview:
In this contingent resource assignment, you will consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Cyber Security Research. You will contribute to large-scale planning related to Cyber Security Research deliverables, review and analyze challenges requiring in-depth evaluation, and collaborate with client personnel to meet deliverables while adhering to policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct application penetration testing across browser-based/web applications, APIs, and mobile applications, including authentication/authorization testing and business-logic abuse cases.
• Configure and tune automated tools to support testing, improve coverage, and accelerate discovery.
• Perform deep defect analysis by reproducing, validating, and safely demonstrating impact, including chained attack paths when applicable.
• Produce clear, reproducible technical reports with evidence and practical remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with application and security teams to ensure shared understanding of defects, prioritization, and remediation paths.
• Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes leveraging industry standards and best practices.
• Communicate findings and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in peer reviews of reports and share knowledge with team members.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Cyber Security Research experience or equivalent demonstrated through work, consulting experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 2+ years of hands-on application penetration testing experience, including manual testing beyond automated scanner results.
• 2+ years of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) experience, including tool configuration/tuning and manual verification of findings.
• Advanced experience with testing tools such as Burp Suite, Invicti, WebInspect, and Fiddler.
• Strong knowledge of application security and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, BSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN, or equivalent are a plus.

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Pay Range: $XXX - $XXX

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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