Information Security Penetration Tester

Yoh has a long-term contract opportunity for an Information Security Penetration Tester to join our client in Charlotte, NC.

Job Overview:
- The tester must be able to perform active analysis of the system for any potential vulnerability that may result from poor or improper system configuration, hardware/software flaws, current operational weakness or technical countermeasures.
- Penetration Tester must be able to engineer security solutions to protect a variety of users, applications, platforms and computing environments, including development and maintenance of security testing and vulnerability assessment tools, methodology and procedures.
- Tester will have solid experience in networking and security including strong knowledge of all elements of LAN and WAN Internet, vulnerability assessments and encryption.
- He or she should be able to show proficiency with various network, host and application security protocols, tools and vulnerability assessment packages.

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide support for Enterprise Information Security in the development, implementation, communication and maintenance of penetration and vulnerability management program
- Conducts hands-on security evaluations, threat modelling and penetration testing of applications and systems infrastructure.
- Performs active analysis of the system for any potential vulnerability that may result from poor or improper system configuration, hardware/software flaws, current operational weakness or technical countermeasures.
- Provides reports to management regarding penetration testing results and makes recommendations for the adoption of new policies, standards and procedures.
- Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them.
- Acts as a consultant on all aspects of system and data security.

Job Qualifications:
- Accredited degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent years of experience.
- Sr. Information Security Penetration Tester has at least three (3) years demonstrable professional experience in networking, server infrastructure support or application development and support.
- Minimum of three (3) years IT/technical experience is required.
- Versed in secure internetworking technologies, such as Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems and VPNs as they relate to the external security posture of a client organization.
- Possess application knowledge of NIST SP 800-40 v2, 800-41, 800-42 and Open Source Security Testing Methodology.
- Possess secure software development experience and/or solid Scripting/coding skills.
- Possess knowledge of cryptographic standards, ciphers, algorithms and PKI.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills a must

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Yoh is a professional staffing provider with over 70 years of experience in the short- and long-term staffing services industry; visit our website to learn both about our company and about our leading HR Solutions.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

J2W: INFOTECH

Tax Term: CON_W2

Ref: 1018903

Branch: IT & Telecom