Posted 3 months ago
PENETRATION TESTER/SECURITY ARCHITECT
AI Summary
Performs penetration testing and security architecture, writing scripts and assessing web applications, networks, and systems to support overall security engineering goals.
About this role
PENETRATION TESTER/SECURITY ARCHITECT
Veredus recently named one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work for in 2012″ by Staffing Industry Analysts!
PENETRATION TESTER/SECURITY ARCHITECT – CONTRACT TO HIRE – WASHINGTON, DC
Requirements:
- Strong programming background (Preferably in PEARL language)
- Candidate must be able to Create and Edit scripts
- Strong Web application Testing (Manual Testing skills / Automated tools such as Webinspect, Appscan, Metasploit)
- Penetration Testing experience
- Source Code Review
6 month CTH
No clearance
Security Architect Skills & Requirements:
8+ years of security engineering expertise involving a broad range of security technologies to include wide area networks, host and network IDS, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and remote access, single sign on, firewalls, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
Experience with security metrics, development of incident response procedures, and risk management.
Penetration testing and solid programming experience
Experience with Open Source Language, i.e., Joomla, Drupal and/or Word press, Perl, and can write scripts (must be able to code scripts)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Security Architect Job Summary:
Provide technical security engineering skills to support the overall security goals.
Additional Information
Why Veredus?
Candidates work with a professional recruiter whose average experience is eight years in the industry. That means they have intimate knowledge of the Information Technology industry and market trends-who is in demand now and who will be next. Your Veredus Recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and desires. They also counsel their candidates in resume writing, interviewing, and career planning so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Additionally, Veredus provides the following benefits:
o Medical Benefits
o Consultant Lunches and Outings
o Dental Benefits
o Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)
o Vision
o ATOP-Accrued Time Off Program
o 401K
o Consultant Web-Site
o Name Plates
o Care packages/Survival packs
o Dedicated Consulting Services Representative
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