Bloomberg

Security Engineer

Bloomberg$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience focused on web applications and APIs
  • Experience executing end-to-end penetration tests including scoping, exploitation, and reporting
  • Strong knowledge of web application vulnerabilities like OWASP Top 10 and authentication flaws
  • Proficiency in core security testing tools, especially advanced Burp Suite usage
  • Experience with scripting in Python or Go for testing workflows
  • Ability to document findings clearly with actionable remediation guidance
  • Experience collaborating with engineering teams on vulnerability validation and remediation

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications and APIs
  • Engage in scoping, exploitation, validation, and reporting during tests
  • Identify and evaluate web application vulnerabilities during testing
  • Develop automation scripts to streamline testing processes
  • Document findings and provide actionable insights for remediation
  • Partner with engineering teams to rectify vulnerabilities
  • Actively contribute to quality assurance through mentoring other testers

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Exposure to diverse projects across various platforms
  • Engagement in bug bounty programs
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Remote

Required Skills
5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, focused on web applications and APIs in enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience executing end-to-end penetration tests (scoping, exploitation, validation, reporting)
Strong working knowledge of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, authentication/authorization flaws, injection attacks)
Proficiency with core security testing tools, including Burp Suite (advanced usage required), Nmap, and common exploitation frameworks
Experience writing scripts or automations in Python or Go to support testing workflows
Ability to clearly document findings with actionable remediation guidance for engineering teams
Experience partnering with engineering teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities

Strongly Preferred
Experience testing mobile applications, hardware/embedded systems, or third-party/vendor platforms
Familiarity with PCI-related penetration testing requirements and compliance contexts
Experience contributing to or supporting bug bounty programs (triage, validation, escalation)
Exposure to threat modeling and ability to identify risk areas pre-deployment
Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other testers

Nice to Have
Advanced understanding of networking and system architecture in large-scale environments
Experience improving or automating penetration testing processes and tooling
Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or CISSP

Baseline Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years in cybersecurity, with progression in penetration testing responsibilities

Notes:
Remote

About Bloomberg

Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar, and a 12% ownership investment by Merrill Lynch. Bloomberg L.P. provides financial software tools and enterprise applications such as analytics and equity trading platform, data services, and news to financial companies and organizations through the Bloomberg Terminal (via its Bloomberg Professional Service), its core revenue-generating product. Bloomberg L.P. also includes a wire service (Bloomberg News), a global television network (Bloomberg Television), digital websites, a radio station (WBBR), subscription-only newsletters, and three magazines: Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets, and Bloomberg Pursuits.
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