At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope - just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
Security Analyst, Penetration Testing
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$89.3K - $120.8K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
About the Role
As a Penetration Testing Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to perform technical testing against a variety of targets and to help deliver day-to-day tactical reports to our customers. You will have a front-row seat to observe and learn about the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape and gain valuable experience by helping customers remediate and mitigate prevalent threats.
Specifically, your focus will be to:
- Perform technical testing against a variety of targets, including network penetration testing (internal, external, and wireless), web application and API testing, and social engineering (on-premise and electronic).
- Consistently produce high-quality reports and peer-review colleagues' work for errors and inaccuracies.
- Help develop and create Executive Briefings.
- Deliver timely reports to clients and external stakeholders.
- Translate technical concepts and convey them to non-security personnel.
- Be capable of learning in a fast-paced environment and taking on solo engagements.
- Participate in industry conferences and professional organizations.
The skills and qualities you'll bring include:
- 3+ years in an active technical security role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous technical security consulting experience.
- Knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods.
- Strong knowledge of network, web-based application, and IEEE 802.11 security concepts.
- Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite.
- Experience using interpreted languages (Ruby, Python, PHP, etc.) and knowledge of compiled languages (Java, C, C++, Assembly, etc.).
- Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications such as GPEN, CPTS, or OSCP.
- The ability to ask for help.
We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
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About Rapid7
At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact. We're building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we're continuing to push the envelope just like we' ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you 're ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we're ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
Rapid7, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the very top of the salary range.
The salary range for this role in the US is:
$89,300.00 - 120,800.00 USD Annual
Salary ranges may vary based on geographical location. This range does not include variable/incentive compensation, equity and benefits (where applicable/eligible).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Childcare benefits, Commuter benefits, Company equity, Company-sponsored outings, Customized development tracks, Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Diversity manifesto, Documented equal pay policy, Volunteer in local community, Employee stock purchase plan, Family medical leave, Fitness stipend, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Highly diverse management team, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Mean gender pay gap below 10%, Paid volunteer time, Online course subscriptions available, Onsite gym, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Paid industry certifications, Paid sick days, Onsite office parking, Partners with nonprofits, Performance bonus, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Lunch and learns, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Continuing education available during work hours, Mandated unconscious bias training, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Some meals provided, Mental health benefits, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Fertility benefits, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Hybrid work model, President's club, Employee awards, Pay transparency, Transgender health care benefits, Wellness days, Abortion travel benefits, Meditation space, Mother's room, Bereavement leave benefits
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