Application Security Officer

Job Position: Application Security Officer (Offensive Security)

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth manual security assessments of web, mobile, and API applications (black box / grey box / authenticated testing)
Perform advanced penetration testing focusing on business logic flaws, authentication/authorization bypass, and vulnerability chaining
Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities across modern architectures (REST APIs, microservices, cloud-based apps)
Use both manual techniques and automated tools to discover vulnerabilities beyond standard scanning coverage
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to prioritize and remediate security issues effectively
Prepare high-quality technical reports with clear risk impact and actionable remediation steps
Support secure development practices and integrate security into SDLC
Stay current with emerging attack techniques, CVEs, and exploitation trends
Mentor junior testers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and methodology improvement

Required Skills

2+ years of hands-on experience in application security / penetration testing
Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, but also beyond (IDOR, SSRF, deserialization, race conditions, logic flaws, etc.)
Deep experience with Burp Suite (Pro) including extensions, manual testing workflows, and request manipulation
Familiarity with tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, ffuf, nuclei, Wireshark, and custom scripts
Ability to perform manual testing without relying solely on automated scanners
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred) for automation and exploitation
Good understanding of web technologies (HTTP, sessions, tokens, APIs, JWT, OAuth)
Basic understanding of cloud security concepts (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus
Strong analytical thinking and ability to break complex systems creatively
Good communication skills for reporting and client interaction
Experience with bug bounty platforms ( like HackerOne, Bugcrowd) or real-world vulnerability disclosures is a strong plus

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