Sr. Penetration Tester Job at U.S. Bank in Charlotte

Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester (Web/API/Mobile/ATM) with demonstrated competence and experience to contribute toward the success of our information security program. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for assessing the security of our web/mobile applications, APIs, and ATM platforms by identifying vulnerabilities, performing exploitations, and recommending mitigation strategies to enhance their resilience against cyber threats. This role requires a deep understanding of web/mobile application security principles, ATM hardware/software, advanced penetration testing techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic penetration testing against hardened web/API, mobile applications, and ATM systems to uncover vulnerabilities and leverage manual exploitation techniques, demonstrating business impact.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports that include detailed findings, vulnerability scoring, and remediation guidance tailored to technical and non‑technical teams.
• Continuously evolve testing methodologies by researching emerging threats, tools, and techniques, applying them to improve assessment strategies and team capabilities.
• Maintain a balance between hands‑on testing and supporting broader team initiatives, including process optimization, tool/script development, and knowledge sharing.

Schedule and Location

Hybrid/flexible schedule: in‑office expectation of 3 or more days per week and flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days at one of the following locations:

• Cincinnati, OH

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent work experience
• Eight or more years of experience in information security
• Two or more years of experience in IT infrastructure management, application architecture, risk management, data architecture, middleware technology, and IT operations and project management

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Web & API Penetration Testing: 5+ years of hands‑on experience with modern web applications and APIs. Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities.
• Manual Testing & Exploitation: Advanced proficiency in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web apps and APIs using tools like Burp Suite Pro, Postman/Insomnia, and custom scripts; skilled in uncovering business logic flaws, access control issues, and chaining exploits to demonstrate real‑world impact.
• Mobile Application Security: Familiarity with Android and iOS testing methodologies and platform‑specific risks, including OWASP MASVS and MASTG.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby, Go). Solid grasp of HTTP/S, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT), and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• ATM Systems: Hands‑on experience assessing ATM hardware/software security; skilled in reverse‑engineering, protocol analysis, and exploiting ATM‑specific attack vectors.
• Cloud & Platform Fluency: Comfortable testing in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, containers/Kubernetes). Experienced across Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. Familiarity with cloud‑native security and assessment tools (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Defender, ScoutSuite,) and common misconfiguration exploitation techniques.
• Tooling & Automation: Experience developing custom tools and scripts to automate testing workflows. Familiarity with tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.
• Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: Ability to perform threat modeling and risk assessments to prioritize testing efforts and communicate business impact.
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness: Understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI‑DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP.
• Communication & Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experienced in technical writing and clearly articulating findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive leadership.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and mentor junior testers.
• Certifications: OSWE, OSEP, OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GMOB, OSWA, or equivalent.
• Additional Experience: Source code review, ServiceNow Application Vulnerability Response, and understanding of change control and security architecture.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Equal Opportunity Employment

U.S. Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E‑Verify program is an Internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.

Salary Range

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. Pay Range: $111,605.00 - $131,300.00.

Background Check & Discrimination Policy

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Compliance and Policies

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting Status

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.