Security Consultant II

Security Consultant II (Mobile Application Penetration Tester) Join to apply for the Security Consultant II (Mobile Application Penetration Tester) role at NetSPI NetSPI® is an award-winning pioneer of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with its AI‑powered platform supported by more than 350 in‑house cybersecurity experts. Specializing in 50+ pentest types, attack surface visibility, vulnerability prioritization, and attack simulation, NetSPI delivers security testing with unprecedented clarity, speed, and scale. NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer‑first mindset to join our team. Learn more about our award‑winning workplace culture and get to know our A‑Team at Join the mission as a Security Consultant II. We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Penetration Tester to conduct thorough security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide expert recommendations to strengthen our clients’ security posture. As a Penetration Tester supporting mobile applications, you will work closely with clients to deliver clear, actionable reports and contribute to the development of security best practices. Responsibilities Conduct penetration testing engagements on mobile applications and underlying APIs Identify insecure data storage, communications, or cryptography in mobile applications Create, deliver, and collaborate on penetration testing reports in diverse client environments, maintaining client‑specific processes, reporting standards, and access protocols to help improve their security posture Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services, alongside commitment to improvement and execution on NetSPI specific products and processes Perform administrative tasks related to day‑to‑day consulting activities to ensure smooth business and engagement operations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher required, with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or IT preferred, or equivalent experience Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in application penetration testing Familiarity with offensive tools, based on applicable skillset (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Frida, Drozer, Objection, Ghidra) Understanding of mobile application data security, communications, and sandboxes Knowledge of Android and iOS operating systems Familiarity with offensive and defensive IT concepts and protocols Extensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and various security frameworks Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems internals Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal Willingness to travel up to 5-10% This position requires an 8‑hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends necessary to meet project deadlines or critical needs Preferred Qualifications Experience mentoring or coaching to growing team members, while sharing knowledge externally through blogs, hosting webinars, or presenting at conferences Experience in one or more of the following programming or scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Perl, C, C++, Java, and C#) Offensive cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GXPN, GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, GWAPT) Experience in ARM reverse engineering Experience developing Frida tools to bypass application protections or exploit vulnerabilities We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Consulting Industries Security and Investigations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NetSPI by 2x Canada CA$69,100.00-CA$129,200.00 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr