Cypress HCM

Sr. Android Penetration Tester

Mountain View, CA, US

$59–$78.85/hour
27 days ago
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Summary

Sr. Penetration Tester (Android)


We are looking for a Sr. Penetration Tester (Android) who will be responsible for working as part of the Development Quality Innovation (DQI) lab in a dual role. First, to research new automation tools as well as take current tools and refine them to our needs. Second, act as a centralized QI group to provide quality assessment and penetration testing operations. This duality provides a unique opportunity to explore new concepts in different technologies and perform original research in the quality and security domain.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Develop expertise in our product solutions, deep diving into design/architecture, & execute white box and black box penetration scenarios.
  • Plan, scope and conduct vulnerability assessment/ Penetration test on internal / external facing public assets such as Web application, Android platform, Android Apps, Backend APIs, and Cloud services.
  • Research & and conduct adversary simulation for known security threats and identify novel attack vectors to test a system’s relative security readiness.
  • Conduct Threat modelling, Threat Intelligence and scoping with stakeholders.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining internal penetration testing and practice within QA team, managing vulnerabilities and tracking until closure.
  • Build Test harness & required Automation suites and validate attack vectors in Threat Lab.
  • Co-ordinate with program management, security architects at Internal & offshore sites.
  • Stays up to date on current tools, technologies, and vulnerabilities to incorporate into testing practices.
  • Research and developing exploits for zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct penetration test on IOT and Firmware Devices.

Required Experience and Education:

  • 5+ years’ experience in Penetration testing, including 2+ year experience in Android and 1+ year experience in Web Application.
  • Degree in Cyber Security or Security relevant disciplines is a plus.
  • Certifications in offensive security: OSCP or OSWA or OSWE or CRTO or BSCP is a plus.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in Information Security practices on malware, phishing attacks, attack vectors and methods to protect against threats.
  • Extensive Knowledge in Java, python or any relevant programming language.
  • Malware development or reverse engineering experience is a plus.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
  • Blog post on security research, CVEs, walkthroughs or PoCs on security domain is a plus.

Compensation: $59.00 - $78.85 per hour

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