Lab Summary:
The Development Quality Innovation (DQI) lab in Mountain View has a dual role that is first to research new automation tools as well as take current tools and refine them to our needs. Second, act as a centralized QI group to provide quality assessment and penetration testing operations.
This duality provides a unique opportunity to explore new concepts in different technologies and perform original research in quality and security domain.
More details about project : Samsung Knox
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Senior penetration tester, that conducts pre-authorized simulated cyberattacks on our groundbreaking B2B enterprise products and services to test system resilience.
In this role, you will conduct offensive security operations to emulate adversary tactics and procedures to test preventative, detective, and response controls across the global technology landscape. You will use your expertise to help influence technology decisions and work as part of a team to create consistent approaches to the offensive security processes and techniques.
Our ideal candidate is a creative thinker and an excellent communicator who is comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for security and a strong understanding of the latest technologies, we want to hear from you!
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop expertise in our product solutions, deep diving into design/architecture, & execute white box and black box penetration scenarios.
- Plan, scope and conduct vulnerability assessment/ Penetration test on internal / external facing public assets such as Web application, Android platform, Android Apps, Backend APIs, and Cloud services.
- Research & and conduct adversary simulation for known security threats and identify novel attack vectors to test a system’s relative security readiness.
- Conduct Threat modelling, Threat Intelligence and scoping with stakeholders.
- Assist in creating and maintaining internal penetration testing and practice within QA team, managing vulnerabilities and tracking until closure.
- Build Test harness & required Automation suites and validate attack vectors in Threat Lab
- Co-ordinate with program management, security architects at Internal & offshore sites.
- Stays up to date on current tools, technologies, and vulnerabilities to incorporate into testing practices.
- Research and developing exploits for zero-day vulnerabilities
- Conduct penetration test on IOT and Firmware Devices
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education training and experience
- 5+ years’ experience in Penetration testing including 2+ year experience in Android and 1+ year experience in Web Application
- Comprehensive knowledge in Information Security practices on malware, phishing attacks, attack vectors and methods to protect against threats
- Extensive Knowledge in Java, python or any relevant programming language
Special Attributes:
- Certifications in offensive security: OSCP or OSWA or OSWE or CRTO or BSCP or similar
- Blogpost on security research, CVEs, walkthroughs or PoCs on security domain
- Malware development or reverse engineering experience
Additional Information
Disclosure of Trade Secrets
Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
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