Senior Penetration Tester

Job Description Working in Cybersecurity takes passion for technology, speed, a desire to learn, and vigilance in order to keep every asset safe. You'll be on the front lines of innovation, working with a highly motivated team focused on analyzing, designing, developing and delivering solutions built to stop adversaries and strengthen our operations. Your research and work will ensure stability, capacity, and resiliency of our products. Working with your internal team, as well as technologists and innovators across our global network, your ability to identify threats, provide intelligent analysis, and positive actions will stop crimes and strengthen our data.
The global cyber security assessments team delivers next generation application and infrastructure penetration testing. As part of the team, your primary responsibility will be performing hands on penetration testing of some of JPMC's most critical applications, platforms, and the perimeter. You will work with application developers to not only understand root cause and mitigate vulnerabilities, but also to identify where vulnerabilities can be identified earlier in the SDLC.
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate an eagerness to learn, the drive to excel, excellent technical knowledge of security concepts and proven expertise in penetration testing.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth manual penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities in Web/Mobile Applications, Thick Clients, On-Prem and Cloud Infrastructures
Reporting on findings and vulnerabilities including presenting results to non-technical managers
Develop customized tools and automation scripts to improve identification of vulnerabilities at scale
Minimum qualifications:

• Manual penetration testing experience (beyond running automated tools) against a wide variety of applications including web, mobile and thick clients, internal and external facing infrastructures
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity organization practices, operations, risk management processes, principles, architectural requirements, engineering and threats and vulnerabilities, including incident response methodologies
• Ability to collaborate with high-performing Agile teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish goals
• Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, threats, designs, procedures and architectural design, producing reports and sharing intelligence
• Foundational knowledge of: computer forensics; legal, government and jurisprudence as they relate to cybersecurity, and methods for intelligence gathering and sharing
• Foundational knowledge of: operating systems, command line administration and scripting
• Foundational knowledge of: cloud computing, computer network defense, external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cybersecurity issues, financial authorities and regulations, identity management, incident management, information assurance, information management, information systems and network security and infrastructure design
• Good understanding of application and infrastructure testing methodologies and vulnerabilities
• Adept at explaining technical jargon to non-technical parties
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Willingness to learn and drive to excel is a must

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency in security concepts for both Windows and Unix-like Operating Systems
• Experience in source code review and/or building software with multiple programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, Rust, etc.)
• Experience in reverse engineering standalone, thick client and mobile applications
• Certifications like CREST (CRT, CCT), OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, GRE

About Us JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team The Cybersecurity & Technology Controls group at JPMorgan Chase aligns the firm's cybersecurity, access management, controls and resiliency teams. The group proactively and strategically partners with all lines of business and functions to enable them to design, adopt and integrate appropriate controls; deliver processes and solutions efficiently and consistently; and drive automation of controls. The group's number one priority is to enable the business by keeping the firm safe, stable and resilient.
High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.