Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

What will you be doing?

Evolve Security is looking for an Web and Mobile Application focused Associate Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing team. This position will assist with the overall successful delivery of various application vulnerability assessments, continuous internal / external penetration assessments, incident response and detection assessments, and other types of security strategy services and architecture reviews.

Responsibilities include:

Providing cybersecurity guidance and strategy to Evolve Security clients

Performing technical network penetration testing and application security assessment projects

Assisting with building internal Evolve Security processes, procedures, templates and methodologies

Assisting with development of technology that supports the delivery of cyber security services

Other duties as assigned to help support the growth and expansion of enterprise and academy initiatives

Requirements

Are you the right fit?

Passionate about cybersecurity with a curiosity to learn

1+ years of information technology experience, ideally with a focus on information security

1+ years penetration testing, application and vulnerability management experience through education or security/consulting firm

At least 1 year of experience in web application and mobile app penetration testing

Strong understanding of web application and mobile app security principles and common vulnerabilities

Familiarity with common penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit

Knowledge of multiple operating systems and associated command-line administration tools (Bash / PowerShell)

Knowledge of the application stack including, web, mobile and API

Understanding of SQL and multiple database platforms (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.)

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of networking technologies (IP, TCP, UDP, etc.)

Scripting experience in one or more of: Ruby, Python, Perl, Bash

ESCP, Security+ certifications

A desire to tinker and understand how things work

Ability to interface with clients, utilizing consulting and negotiating skills

Strongly self-motivated and able to work independently towards team objectives

Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

Why join us?

Progressive startup culture in a high growth organization, with minimal bureaucracy

Engage in a fast-paced and challenging environment with opportunity to grow your talents

Evolve Security Academy cybersecurity training

Paid Company Holidays

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) plan with Employer match

Parental Leave

Flexible Paid Time Off

Annual vacation reimbursement

Who is Evolve Security?

Evolve Security is a technology driven cybersecurity services firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are dedicated to improving our client's security posture by providing Continuous Penetration Testing, training services, and talent solutions.

In addition to our professional cybersecurity service offerings, Evolve Security offers a cybersecurity bootcamp, "Evolve Academy", currently ranked the cybersecurity bootcamp in the world. The Cybersecurity Bootcamp in Chicago provides immersive training, giving students the concrete and practical skills, needed on the job. Students gain real work experience through live security assessment work that they perform on not-for-profit companies.

We are passionate about directly improving our customers' security posture, and we proudly train others to help meet the need for qualified cybersecurity talent.