Job Description :

Prudent Technologies and Consulting is hiring for a fast-growing Cybersecurity team that supports a customer base including the worlds largest organizations.

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Application Security Consultant.

The role requires an experienced offensive consultant who understands application security testing methodologies, frameworks, tools and reporting.

As a Senior Consultant you will perform and lead technical teams to conduct thorough security assessments as well as perform field related research.

Candidates should be familiar with a variety of technologies including web, mobile, API, AI/LM, cloud, desktop, single sign-on and OAuth.

Responsibilities :

- Consult with technical and non-technical client stakeholders.

- Collaborate with Sales teams to assist in scoping efforts.

- Lead projects and mentor less experienced consultants.

- Perform advanced comprehensive penetration tests, adhering to industry-standard best practices.

- Conduct penetration testing across diverse environments, including desktop applications, mobile applications, web applications, cloud environments, on-prem environments, APIs and AI/LM.

- Document and report vulnerabilities, show proof-of-concepts where applicable, and provide detailed explanations to highlight severity, business impact, and tailored remediation steps.

- Manages priorities and tasks to achieve utilization targets.

- Participate in research and development efforts to improve the Cybersecurity practice.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

- 8+ years of direct experience performing manual penetration testing assessments on desktop applications, mobile applications, web applications, cloud environments, API and AI/LM.

- Proficient at using penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, DAST scanners, Metasploit and Nessus to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

- Able to write deliverable reports, including executive summaries and presentations, and status reports for clients.

- Understanding of industry-standard security frameworks (e.g., OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK).

- Excellent project management, leadership, time management, and client consulting skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in computer science, information security, or related field.

- Good to have (preferred) relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP and/or OSWE).

- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Bash.

- Experience with application development, systems engineering, or similar.

- Published CVE/CWE contributions, participation in CTF events and independent research projects.

Education :

- Direct work experience performing application penetration testing assessments; ability to begin testing immediately with guidance on Prudents specific approach and methodology.