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Application Security Researcher

AliceRamat Gan, IsraelHybridFull-timeSeniority: Senior

Posted Jun 18 · 0 applicants

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The role in plain words

This role involves conducting penetration tests and red team operations against web applications, APIs, and enterprise systems for large global organizations. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying security vulnerabilities, developing custom exploit bypasses, and building internal security tools and automation scripts. You will also perform mobile application analysis and write detailed technical reports on your findings.

Must-have
  • 3+ years of proven, hands-on experience in application security analysis and complex API penetration testing
  • Mastery of the OWASP Top 10 landscape
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python, JavaScript, or GoLang
  • Experience with static and dynamic analysis of Android and iOS applications (detours, hooking, runtime code manipulation)
  • Deep knowledge of latest offensive TTPs, advanced penetration testing, and network analysis
Nice-to-have
  • Offensive security certifications (OSCP, OSWE, eWPTXv2, CRTP, etc.)
  • Demonstrated achievements/research on platforms like HackTheBox, Pwn2Own, TryHackMe, or Bug Bounty programs

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Who this suits

This suits experienced security professionals with at least 3 years of hands-on application security and API penetration testing experience, as well as scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or Go. It is less ideal for candidates lacking deep mobile app reverse engineering knowledge or vulnerability reporting experience.

Full job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Penetration Tester to join our security research division. This role is dedicated to performing advanced offensive security assessments against the biggest companies in the world You need to be independent, attentive to details, organized, eager to learn new things, and like to research and solve problems What you’ll do: • Lead and execute comprehensive, technically rigorous penetration tests targeting complex web applications, modern API architectures, and enterprise systems for organizations with significant global presence. • Engage in sophisticated Red Team projects, including the identification of undisclosed API endpoints, development of novel bypass techniques for established security controls, and lateral movement within target environments. • Contribute substantively to the design, development, and maintenance of proprietary internal security tools and automation frameworks to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of offensive operations.

Requirements: Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years of proven, hands-on experience in application security analysis, with a heavy emphasis on complex API penetration testing and a mastery of the OWASP Top 10 landscape. • Proficiency in developing and automating tasks using at least one language like Python, JavaScript, or GoLang. • Strong experience with static and dynamic analysis of Android and iOS applications, including hands-on experience with techniques like detours, hooking, and runtime code manipulation • Deep, hands-on knowledge of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in advanced penetration testing and network analysis. • Ability to author comprehensive and technically rigorous reports detailing identified vulnerabilities and research outcomes. • Hands-on experience with industry-standard reversing tools like JADX, Ghidra, or IDA Pro. Nice to have: • OSCP, OSWE, eWPTXv2, CRTP, or other high-level offensive certifications. • Demonstrated online achievements, write-ups, or contributions on platforms such as HackTheBox, Pwn2Own, TryHackMe, Bug Bounty programs, or published security research.

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