Sr. Penetration Tester Job at Georgia Staffing in Atlanta

Senior Penetration Tester (Web/API/Mobile/ATM)

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel atall from Day One.

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.

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

Our benefits are designed to help you and your family thrive in and outside work. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours): 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