Senior Application Penetration Tester

Salary: $95,855 - 208,265 per year Requirements:

• We require at least three years of recent experience in application penetration testing across APIs, web applications, or mobile applications.
• We expect a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience in the field.
• We look for the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and to guide remediation discussions.
• We value hands-on experience with Burp Suite Pro and other application testing tools such as Netsparker and Checkmarx.
• We prefer, though do not require, major ethical hacking certifications such as GWAPT, CREST, OSWE, or OSWA.
• We require the ability to travel as needed.
• We require authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

• We conduct manual penetration testing of APIs, web applications, mobile applications, and thick-client applications.
• We carry out objective-based testing for abstract penetration testing engagements.
• We perform threat modeling, assess application business logic, and review application architecture.
• We demonstrate application testing expertise in real time to internal and external audiences.
• We work independently on penetration testing engagements with minimal oversight.
• We uphold integrity, professionalism, and personal accountability to maintain a respectful and courteous work environment.

• Support
• Mobile
• Web
• API
• REST
• SOAP
• Security

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We are KPMG Advisory, a collaborative and fast-evolving practice that supports professional and personal growth through strong learning opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools. We are hiring a Senior Specialist, MAST Application Penetration Tester to join our Managed Services practice. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), personal well-being support, paid time off, holidays, and scheduled year-end and July 4th breaks, subject to eligibility. We also provide equal employment opportunity and consider qualified applicants in line with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

last updated 36 week of 2026