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Penetration Tester (Network/Cloud/Application) - USDS - Mountain View

TikTok, Mountain View, North Carolina, United States,


Penetration Tester (Network/Cloud/Application) - USDS - Mountain View

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.Why Join Us

At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.Our United States Data Security (USDS) function provides services to TikTok's US market using four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. First, we champion trust and transparency, leading the charge in organizational transparency and execution of security and privacy capabilities that drive customer trust. Second, we are a business catalyst and enabler, embodying the DNA of technical innovation. Third, we drive risk-informed and empowered decision-making, giving our business leaders the information needed to make key decisions. Finally, we proactively identify and reduce risk while enabling innovative product development – to consistently build sustainable world-class and trusted security capabilities.Responsibilities

As an Application Security Penetration Tester, you will validate security controls around web resources and mobile applications and their backend web services for TikTok. Work with a team of security testing professionals to enhance existing services offerings and security testing capabilities and conduct hands-on technical testing focused on identification of OWASP type vulnerabilities in both web application and mobile applications.Develop/modify custom tooling to solve new needsBuild relationships with engineering teams to drive TikTok to a strong security stateConduct full exploitation operations in Windows and *nix environmentsDevelop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiencesCommunicate findings and strategy to client stakeholders, including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counselPerform innovative research and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharingPerform web application testing, mobile application testing, network penetration testing, and source code reviewsUtilize attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to perform analysis and identify vulnerabilitiesImplement static and dynamic security testing as part of an automated application security testing processOther Cybersecurity operational and project initiatives responsibilities to be assignedQualifications

Minimum QualificationsBachelors’ Degree or industry equivalent work experience in IT, Computer Engineering or a similar field3+ years of experience performing application penetration testsWell-rounded background in application, network, and system securityExperience with using, administering, and troubleshooting different flavors of LinuxExperience working in Windows environmentsExperience with reading, writing, and editing code written in various programming languages, such as Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, C/C++, C#, and JavaExperience with Burp Suite Pro, including identification and usage of relevant pluginsExperience with security assessment tools, including Nessus, Accunetix, Metasploit, or Cobalt StrikeExperience with conducting reverse engineering on mobile applications, including applications with anti-emulator and obfuscation protectionsOpen to travel as the need arises to perform testing on-site e.g. Data centers, office locations etc. (Estimated Frequency: once per month)Preferred Qualifications:Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, or GXPNContributions to the security community such as research, public CVEs, bug-bounty recognitions, open-source projects, blogs, publications, etcExperience with server administration, TCP/IP networking, vulnerability identification and exploitation, vulnerability exploit code development, offensive security operation coordination and communication, vulnerability tracking and remediation, mobile testingExperience with methodologies on both static and dynamic analysis for different application types and platformsExperience working with Web Application FirewallsSecuring, testing, having a good understanding of API vulnerabilities and how to address themTikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to us at USRC@tiktok.com.Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $250000 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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