Penetration Tester

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Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a IT Penetration Tester

Work Authorization:
To be considered for the Taylor opportunities candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
This position must be performed within the United States. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to satisfy applicable customer access background-screening or clearance requirements.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is seeking a Penetration Tester to perform penetration tests and vulnerability assessments across network application cloud and wireless environments including segmentation testing in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Penetration Tester will design and perform penetration tests analyze findings report results and consult on remediation options. This mid-level position requires demonstrated hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems networking cloud environments risk management and secure application development practices along with the ability to communicate security risk and recommend practical remediation approaches.

Work Authorization:
To be considered for the Taylor opportunities candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship .

Your Responsibilities:

The Penetration Tester will work as part of a team and may be responsible for:

• Work with business and technical stakeholders to determine test objectives scope and rules of engagement.
• Design and perform internal and external network web application API cloud wireless and segmentation penetration tests and vulnerability assessments against applicable industry standards regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Perform manual validation and controlled exploitation to confirm vulnerabilities identify attack paths and distinguish penetration testing from automated vulnerability scanning.
• Develop test plans; conduct reconnaissance manual testing and safe exploit validation; protect test data; remove testing artifacts; communicate results; and perform remediation validation and retesting.
• Conduct testing using recognized methodologies and requirements including the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide OWASP ASVS when applicable NIST SP 800-115 PTES or a comparable methodology PCI DSS and applicable customer or contractual requirements.
• Follow approved rules of engagement test windows escalation procedures data-handling requirements and stop-testing conditions. Coordinate potentially disruptive activity with system owners and immediately report unintended impacts or exposure of sensitive information.
• Provide remediation consultation for penetration test findings.
• Perform risk assessments of networks and applications wireless technologies and other technical environments.
• Document results and recommendations using company-standard templates and prepare both detailed technical reports and concise executive summaries.
• Develop document and maintain penetration test procedures finding templates and other documentation.
• Review and provide input on penetration test reports prepared by other penetration testers.
• Report to management concerning residual risk vulnerabilities and other security exposures including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.
• Safeguard credentials test data customer information and exploit evidence; follow responsible disclosure and company ethics requirements; and use testing techniques only within expressly authorized scope.
• Remain current on security trends best practices and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday business hours. Some cases may require evening overnight or weekend work to support scheduled testing outside normal business hours.

Travel:

• Limited travel may be required to perform on-site penetration tests.

You Must Have:

Certifications:

• A current industry-recognized penetration testing certification is required at the time of hire (for example OSCP PNPT GPEN GWAPT eWPT or a comparable certification).

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of hands-on experience performing penetration tests in enterprise environments.
• A minimum of three years of related experience in information technology application development system administration or a comparable technical discipline; this experience may overlap with the penetration testing experience above.
• Experience with common penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools including Nmap Burp Suite Professional HCL AppScan Nessus Metasploit Kali Linux tools or comparable technologies.
• Experience applying recognized penetration testing methodologies and secure development principles is highly desirable.
• Experience in networking system administration scripting on-premises environments and cloud environments is desirable.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP DNS routing firewalls network segmentation authentication session management and APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Linux Active Directory cloud platforms and scripting using Python PowerShell Bash or comparable languages.
• Knowledge of common vulnerability classes attack paths defensive controls and secure software development principles.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within cross-functional and remote teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced fluid environment.
• Self-directed decisive and action-oriented.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to complete accurate and timely documentation and detailed tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present or document technical issues in a way that nontechnical audiences can understand.
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective while managing multiple efforts concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities across security IT and the business.
• Ability to clearly communicate security risk respectfully challenge assumptions when appropriate and support documented management risk decisions.
• Ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles including vendors customers IT and business personnel.
• Demonstrated integrity and strong business ethics.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $97000-$120000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporations total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America Taylors family of companies provides a diverse set of products services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the worlds most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans dental vision wellness programs life and disability coverage flexible spending accounts health savings accounts a 401(k) plan with company match paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.