Lead Application Penetration Tester

Job Description Insight Globalu2019s client is looking for a Lead Application Security Penetration Tester to join their team in Washington, DC. This person will work closely in a team of 5 individuals doing source code review and penetration testing to identify any security concerns or vulnerabilities within mobile applications. You will be testing security within a microservices based environment and performing some red team responsibilities. Also, you will be responsible for conducting assessments and providing documentation of the findings. Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 per year We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022u20037+ years of experience conducting manual Source Code reviews. u2022u2003Experience with automated testing tools for SAST (Static Application security Testing), DAST (dynamic Application security Testing), and SCA (software Composition Analysis) ou2003Example tools: Checkmarx, Burp Suite Pro, Plextrac, Veracode, Hashicorp Vault u2022u2003Experience with hands on manual penetration testing ou2003Example tools: Synapsis, Veracode u2022u2003Experience with web application and API testing ou2003Example tools: Postman, SmartBear, SoapUI Experience with mobile testing (ios and android) with tools such as Corellium or similar u2022u2003Experience testing within a cloud environment Proficient reading and/or coding in multiple programming languages u2022u2003Experience with testing within Cloud environments u2022u2003Excellent verbal & written communication as this person will be reporting findings to various stakeholders. -u2003Bachelors degree in computer science or related field -u2003Security certifications such as: ou2003GWAPT ou2003CEH ou2003OSCP

Created: 2025-09-29