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KPMG US

Senior Specialist, SCA Penetration Tester

KPMG US, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Senior Specialist, SCA Penetration Tester KPMG Advisory is our fastest growing practice, with client demand and a collaborative, team-driven culture. We prioritize our people with learning, career development, world-class training, and leading market tools.

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

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

Minimum three years 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; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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