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Project Penetration Testers (remote)

Cognizant North America
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
Mar 06, 2025

Project Penetration Testers

Location: San Francisco, California, United States (remote)

***Work Authorization: This position will not provide visa sponsorship now or in future.

Roles & Responsibilities:

* Project Penetration testing in the UDN and Cloud environment.

* Perform static and dynamic application security testing.

* Simulate cyberattacks: Use hacking tools and techniques to perform attacks on a company's systems, networks, or applications

* Identify vulnerabilities: Find gaps in security that hackers could exploit

* Document actions: Create a report on what you did and how successfully you breached security protocols

* Advise on security improvements: Suggest ways to fix or lower security risks to systems

* Train users: Provide training to users to minimize future security risks

* Assess physical security: Evaluate the security of network hardware devices and server systems physically

* Participate in project meetings, coordinate security testing, and perform static and dynamic Project Penetration testing in the UDN and Cloud environment.

Required Qualifications:

* Ability to fulfill all job responsibilities of penetration tester

* Ability to analyze malware/exploits through forensics, observation of network traffic and using other tools and resources to determine if PG&E systems are vulnerable

* Research and write in-depth reports and advisories on security risks to employees and operations

* Expert in network security, vulnerability assessment, web application security, operating system knowledge, scripting, report writing, communication, social engineering, and a deep understanding of different network components and hacking techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within systems and applications effectively; proficient in identifying potential security weaknesses and communicating their findings clearly to clients.

***Applications will be accepted till 3/12/25

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position [$134,000 to $154,000] is depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Why Cognizant?

* Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills.

* Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background.

* Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being.

* Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.

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