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Job Description

Senior security consultant focusing on mainframe penetration testing (z/OS), onsite in Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive penetration tests across networks, applications, platforms, and z/OS components, including CICS, IMS, and Db2.
  • Create and deliver clear, actionable penetration test reports to clients.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop remediation strategies that strengthen their security posture.
  • Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for penetration testing services.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of NetSPI services and processes, and participate in thought leadership via blogs, presentations, white papers, webinars, podcasts, vlogs, and tweets.
  • Provide pre-sales support by assisting with scoping prospective engagements.
  • Act as a technical resource for internal team members on in-depth questions or security best practices.
  • Lead QA activities within assigned service lines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a focus on IT, Computer Science, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing, including network, web or thick client application, and operating system testing.
  • Experience with offensive toolkits used for network and application penetration testing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of z/OS fundamentals including, but not limited to: TSO, JCL, JES2, USS, Networking and at least one ESM (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret).
  • Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Assembler, C, C++, REXX, Python.
  • Experience securing or managing z/OS-based systems.
  • Experience with pentesting frameworks or certifications such as PTAS, PTES, OSCP or other offensive security certifications.

Technologies

  • z/OS
  • CICS
  • IMS
  • Db2
  • TSO
  • JCL
  • JES2
  • USS
  • RACF
  • ACF2
  • Top Secret
  • Assembler
  • C
  • C++
  • REXX
  • Python

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