Deloitte

Penetration Tester

Deloitte • $100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with penetration testing environments like Kali Linux and tools such as Burp and Metasploit.
  • Familiar with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
  • Knowledge of AI models from providers like OpenAI and Anthropic; experience with tools like Obsidian is a bonus.
  • Proficient in at least one scripting language and some software programming skills.
  • Experience collaborating with various stakeholders globally.
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute penetration tests across various platforms including web applications, APIs, networks, and mobile apps.
  • Provide actionable consultative guidance based on testing findings.
  • Enhance testing methodologies and maintain documentation standards.
  • Utilize AI tools for effective reconnaissance and script development.
  • Develop and maintain AI-driven agents for task automation.
  • Ensure the reliability of AI tools by minimizing false positives in vulnerabilities identification.
  • Integrate new AI-assisted security tools into team practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to advance skills in emerging technologies like AI in cybersecurity.
  • Collaboration with a global team of cybersecurity professionals.
  • Possibility of working in a flexible environment, regardless of location within the US.
  • Access to diverse projects that challenge traditional security testing methods.
Full Job Description
Work you'll do

This role is responsible for providing penetration testing services through a combination of technology and manual ingenuity as part of the Global cyber services organization for member firms.

Responsibilities of this role include:
  • Executing Penetration testing engagements:
    • Web Application Penetration Testing
    • Web Services / Application Programming Interface (API) Penetration Testing
    • AI/LLM Penetration testing
    • Network Penetration Testing
    • Mobile Application Penetration Testing
    • Thick Client Penetration Testing
  • Providing consultative guidance to customers on findings identified in a clear and actionable fashion, both in writing and verbally
  • Enhancing and updating testing methodologies, processes, and standards documentation
  • Leveraging AI and LLM-based tools and prompt engineering, using both established platforms and emerging frameworks, to accelerate reconnaissance and generate or refine testing scripts
  • Building, customizing, and maintaining AI-driven agents to automate recurring testing tasks
  • Continuously validating the accuracy and reliability of self-developed AI tools, actively working to reduce hallucinations and false positives in vulnerability identification
  • Evaluating and integrating emerging AI-assisted offensive security tooling into team methodology and playbooks
  • Proficient at analyzing and understanding complex architecture designs.
  • Ability to effectively communicate the services and capabilities our group can facilitate to our clients.
Professionals currently in a Deloitte Global role may be considered for this position, regardless of their US location.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Experienced with Kali Linux or other dedicated Penetration Testing OS Platform. With knowledge of common testing tools like Burp Professional, AMASS, Metasploit, Postman, Swagger, NMAP, Qualys, SQL Map, and others
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 software security weaknesses and vulnerabilities
  • Familiarity with various AI models and frameworks from providers such as Anthropic and OpenAI, and experience configuring tools like Obsidian and Ollama is a plus for supporting other workflows.
  • Working knowledge of one scripting language and familiarity with at least one software programming language and framework
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, preferably on a global multi-national basis
  • Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and use effective judgment in prioritization and time management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a US Citizen
Preferred:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
  • Offensive Certified Security Professional (OSCP) Certification
  • Any GIAC Certification (GSEC, GWAB, GPEN, GMOB, GCPN)
  • OWASP Application Security Top 10
  • OWASP API Security Top 10
  • OWASP Thick Client Top 10
  • OWASP LLM Top 10
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Cloud Service testing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Static Application Software Testing (SAST)
  • Dynamic Application Testing (DAST)
  • Experience of Agentic development and its application to support penetration testing
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

    Requisition code: 368417

    Job ID 368417

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a multinational professional services network that provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services. The company was founded in London in 1845 and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Deloitte has over 330,000 employees in more than 150 countries and territories. The company's mission is to help clients achieve their goals and make an impact that matters in their businesses and communities.
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