Penetration Tester, Associate Vice President

MUFG; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Tampa is seeking a Penetration Tester to perform vulnerability assessments and create custom tools. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science and 3+ years of experience in penetration testing. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and operational experience with security tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance and training programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in application and infrastructure penetration testing.
• Operational experience with programming languages like Java, C#, C, or C++.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Scope and perform penetration testing of applications and infrastructure.
• Create custom tools to aid in vulnerability detection.
• Partner with teams to ensure findings are understood and mitigated.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Research

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

Job Summary:

Penetration testing of applications and infrastructure assets to identify exploitable vulnerabilities across MUFG assets. Prepare clear and concise reporting on issues found including severity calculation, steps to reproduce, and mitigation/remediation recommendations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Scope and perform penetration testing and vulnerability research of complex proprietary software and hardware for client services
• Create custom tool(s) and/or modify existing tool(s) to aid with automation of vulnerability detection
• Partner with infrastructure and application development teams at MUFG to ensure identified findings are understood and effectively mitigated or remediated in a timely manner
• Continuously research new exploitation/attack techniques against technology stack(s) currently being used across MUFG
• Continuously develop your skills from various resources, including MUFG provided training
• Maintaining familiarity with industry trends and security best practices
• Assist with the development of an internal training program for all levels of penetration testers to grow and develop the technical skills needed to be proficient
• Provide technical training and guidance to junior and peer team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; applicable specialized training; or equivalent work experience - equally preferable
• Operational experience penetration testing two or more of the following technology areas:
• Network infrastructure (Routers, switches...)
• Security products and services (FW, IDS, IPS, AV...)
• Active Directory, servers, services, desktops and mobile devices
• Operating System (Windows, Unix/Linux/AIX)
• Databases (MySQL, SQL, DB2...)
• Cloud and container technologies like AWS, Azure, Oracle and Kubernetes
• 3+ years of experience in application and infrastructure penetration testing, utilizing industry-standard penetration-testing methodologies and security concepts such as OWASP, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Operational experience with one or more programming languages including Java, C#, C, C++, Assembly desired, but not required
• Operational experience in one or more of these areas: Post exploitation, exploitation development, or binary reverse engineering
• 3+ years of experience employing testing frameworks and tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Kali Linux, Nessus, PowerShell Empire, AutoSploit, Ghidra, IDAPro, OllyDbg, Fiddler
• 1+ years of experience in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, and/or Ruby desired, but not required
• including experience using automated tools and manual testing techniques
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $110K - $135K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary (https://careers.mufgamericas.com/sites/default/files/document/2023-01/mb-live-well-work-well.pdf)

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

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