Web Application Penetration Tester Technical Lead (In Office or Remote) Job at Freddie Mac, McLean, VA

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  • Freddie Mac
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Employer Industry: Housing Finance

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $224,000
- Opportunity to participate in an annual incentive program
- Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and market-leading benefits
- Chance to contribute to making homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation
- Collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional development
- Engage in innovative security practices and contribute to the overall strength of the organization's defenses

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead and perform web application penetration assessments, collaborating with stakeholders to scope engagements and provide tailored remediations
- Proactively search for vulnerabilities in web applications, web APIs, and cloud environments
- Work with other Red Team members to integrate web application security into broader threat emulation scenarios
- Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and methodologies to enhance processes and capabilities
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in web application penetration testing
- One or more technical certifications: OSWA, OSWE, Burp Suite Certified Practitioner, eWPT, eWPTX
- Ability to critically examine web applications to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities
- Solid understanding of related web technologies and infrastructure
- In-depth knowledge of secure development practices and security frameworks

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with web-related public research (advisories, disclosures)
- Previous Bug Bounty or vulnerability disclosure experience
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java)

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Job Tags

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