What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Application Pentester - SME position at HCL Global Systems Inc?
Role : Web Application Pentester - SME Role
Location : Richardson, 5 days onsite
The Web Application Pentester role is responsible for conducting application penetration tests and software security architecture reviews to identify risk throughout Texas Capital’s secure software development lifecycle. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of web application, API, and cloud security.
• Conduct application security penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in the software design and implementation.
• Assess emerging application security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products to determine where they fill gaps, overlap with existing solutions, or extend capabilities.
• Provide guidance on application security architecture standards and design patterns inclusive of web, API, and cloud system integration.
• Partner with application technology subject matter experts (SMEs) to define and formalize security policies required to build, support, and consume application services.
• Influence and facilitate a culture of secure software design and development through application security awareness and best practices.
• Communicate application security concepts effectively across all organization levels.
• Review technical design documentation to ensure security related items are incorporated.
• Ability to think critically, prioritize tasks and solve problems independently or as a team member.