Design, scope, and perform offensive security engagements from planning through execution and reporting
Perform application penetration testing against mobile, Web, API, and on premise applications to identify security vulnerabilities
Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and adversarial testing activities to evaluate Deltek’s cybersecurity posture
Validate, document, and communicate findings and proof-of-concepts to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., application engineers, security partners, management)
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand application architecture, behavior, and attack surfaces
Assess cloud environments for security risks and misconfigurations in collaboration with platform and cloud teams
Maintain and enhance offensive security tools, techniques, and methodologies in alignment with team practices and emerging threats

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience
3–5 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, application security, or related security engineering roles
Strong understanding of:
Web application and API security concepts
Network security fundamentals (HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS)
Authentication, authorization, and access control mechanisms
Hands-on experience with dynamic security testing tools and manual testing techniques
Programming or scripting experience in Python, JavaScript, .NET, or similar languages
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with application developers and security peers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience testing applications built with modern frameworks and technologies (e.g., Java, .NET, C#)
Exposure to cloud platforms and cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience validating exploitability beyond automated scanning
One or more hands-on offensive security certifications or training (e.g., OSCP, eCPPT, PNPT, OSWE in progress or completed)

Note: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification will not be considered sufficient for this role.