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KPMG US

Specialist, SCA Penetration Tester

KPMG US, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a

Specialist, SCA Penetration Tester

to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth source code analysis and manual penetration testing of web applications to identify vulnerabilities and security flaws

Collaborate with development and engineering teams to remediate findings and provide secure coding guidance

Utilize industry-standard tools (for example: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Fortify, Checkmarx) to perform dynamic and static application security testing

Document and communicate findings in detailed reports, including risk ratings, remediation recommendations, and technical evidence

Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and security trends relevant to web applications and source code vulnerabilities

Support internal security initiatives and contribute to the development of secure coding standards and best practices

Qualifications

Minimum one year of recent experience in web application penetration testing and source code analysis

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field

Familiarity with secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (for example: OWASP Top 10)

Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools, and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Relevant certifications (for example: OSCP, GWAPT, CEH, CSSLP) are a plus but not required

Ability to travel as required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

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