Application Security Penetration Tester
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
The Schwab Cybersecurity Services team is seeking a talented Application Penetration Tester to perform application penetration testing. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a growing team of Application Security professionals who strive to deliver solutions that exceed the expectations of our clients and measurably improve Schwab’s risk management practices.
You will work closely with application development teams other teams within application security, and other cyber security teams to foster the development of secure, resilient, and reliable software for external users and Schwab’s internal workforce.
What you have
You should have a solid understanding of modern web and mobile application design, pen testing frameworks, application-level pen testing tools, SAST tools including; Fortify, Checkmarx, and Veracode, SCA tools including BlackDuck, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate your findings in clearly understandable terms that also drives trust between application development and application security.
Lead testing efforts on web and mobile applications and supporting systems.
- Replicate the actual techniques and tools used by malicious attackers to model potential external threats.
- Upon completion of the assessment, you will prepare reports and present the results to application owners, developers, and business unit information security teams.
- Analyze test results, draw conclusions from results, and develop targeted exploit examples.
- Consult with operations and software development teams to ensure potential weaknesses are addressed.
- Contribute to the research or development of tools to assist in the vulnerability discovery process.
- Collaborate with other teams within Enterprise Cybersecurity to improve the overall security of applications and infrastructure.
- Stay current on security best practices and vulnerabilities.
The Expertise You Have And The Skills You Bring
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of IT experience
- Knowledge of penetration testing concepts
- In depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and The OWASP Web Security Testing Guide
- Preferred 3+ years of hands-on web application penetration testing / ethical hacking experience
- Preferred: OSCP, GWAPT, GXPN, GPEN, LPT, CEH, CISSP or other industry security certifications.
- Ability to demonstrate manual testing experience including all of OWASP Top 10
- Intermediate knowledge of application security mechanisms such as authentication and authorization techniques, data validation, and the proper use of encryption
- Technical knowledge of, and the ability to recognize, various types of application security vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrated experience with common penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, NeXpose, BackTrack, Metasploit, AppScan, WebInspect, Burp Suite Professional, Acunetix, Arachni, w3af, NTOSpider
- Intermediate knowledge of a programming or scripting language such a C, C#, Python, Objective C, Java, Javascript, SQL,
- Intermediate knowledge of Web Services technologies such as XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, and AJAX
- Intermediate knowledge of web frameworks, including XML, SOAP, J2EE, JSON and Ajax
- Experience with Enterprise Java or .NET web application frameworks, including Struts and Spring
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the desire to assist others in solving issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong interest in the application security domain
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to communicate threats and facilitate progress towards long-term remediation.
- Highly motivated with the willingness to take ownership / responsibility for their work and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What you are good at
What you have
You should have a solid understanding of modern web and mobile application design, pen testing frameworks, application-level pen testing tools, SAST tools including; Fortify, Checkmarx, and Veracode, SCA tools including BlackDuck, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate your findings in clearly understandable terms that also drives trust between application development and application security.
Lead testing efforts on web and mobile applications and supporting systems.
- Replicate the actual techniques and tools used by malicious attackers to model potential external threats.
- Upon completion of the assessment, you will prepare reports and present the results to application owners, developers, and business unit information security teams.
- Analyze test results, draw conclusions from results, and develop targeted exploit examples.
- Consult with operations and software development teams to ensure potential weaknesses are addressed.
- Contribute to the research or development of tools to assist in the vulnerability discovery process.
- Collaborate with other teams within Enterprise Cybersecurity to improve the overall security of applications and infrastructure.
- Stay current on security best practices and vulnerabilities.
The Expertise You Have And The Skills You Bring
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of IT experience
- Knowledge of penetration testing concepts
- In depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and The OWASP Web Security Testing Guide
- Preferred 3+ years of hands-on web application penetration testing / ethical hacking experience
- Preferred: OSCP, GWAPT, GXPN, GPEN, LPT, CEH, CISSP or other industry security certifications.
- Ability to demonstrate manual testing experience including all of OWASP Top 10
- Intermediate knowledge of application security mechanisms such as authentication and authorization techniques, data validation, and the proper use of encryption
- Technical knowledge of, and the ability to recognize, various types of application security vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrated experience with common penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, NeXpose, BackTrack, Metasploit, AppScan, WebInspect, Burp Suite Professional, Acunetix, Arachni, w3af, NTOSpider
- Intermediate knowledge of a programming or scripting language such a C, C#, Python, Objective C, Java, Javascript, SQL,
- Intermediate knowledge of Web Services technologies such as XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, and AJAX
- Intermediate knowledge of web frameworks, including XML, SOAP, J2EE, JSON and Ajax
- Experience with Enterprise Java or .NET web application frameworks, including Struts and Spring
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the desire to assist others in solving issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong interest in the application security domain
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to communicate threats and facilitate progress towards long-term remediation.
- Highly motivated with the willingness to take ownership / responsibility for their work and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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