CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER

Managed Security Testing Remote (US)


Description

Position at VikingCloud


 

CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER

Location: Remote

 

About VikingCloud

VikingCloud is the leading Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company, offering businesses a single, integrated solution to make informed, predictive, and cost-effective risk mitigation decisions – faster. Powered by the Asgard Platform™, the industry’s largest repository of anonymized cybersecurity and compliance event data, we continuously monitor and analyze over 6+ billion online events every day.

VikingCloud is the one-stop partner trusted by 4+ million customers to provide the predictive intelligence and competitive edge they need to stay one step ahead of cybersecurity and compliance disruptions to their business. Our 1,000 dedicated cybersecurity and compliance expert advisors understand that it’s not just about technology. It’s about transacting business and delivering an exceptional customer experience every day, without fail. That’s the measurable value we deliver. And that’s what we call, Business Uninterrupted.

 

This Position

VikingCloud is always looking for candidates seeking a Certified Ethical Hacker position to help us secure our clients’ network against potential threats. You will be responsible for testing a vast array of global company networks, servers, and infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities.

As a Certified Ethical Hacker, you will be required to know how to use various network and cybersecurity tools and have an expert-level understanding of computer and network security. This will include an understanding of topics related to encryption and cryptography.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Below are some of the main areas of responsibility a Certified Ethical hacker is expected to assume: 
  • Ethical hacking and penetration testing
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Malware analysis
  • Work with other penetration testers and information security analysts
  • Web application security
  • Social engineering
  • Database security
  • Reverse engineering
  • Network security
  • Threat modeling and risk assessment

 

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications expected of a certified ethical hacker:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology security, or related field
  • Security certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Demonstrable expertise in penetration tests, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring
  • Proficiency with the OSI model, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, and wireless networking
  • Experience with common network infrastructure and security tools
  • Familiarity with web applications, including HTTP and SQL injection attacks
  • Knowledge of security testing methodologies in accordance with the EC-Council
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

PLEASE NOTE:   We are always looking for strong candidates to reinforce the VikingCloud Cyber Threat Unit.  While positions may not be currently open, please use this application to send us your resume so that we have it on file and can follow up as required by our customer demand.  We will let you know when a position opens up that may fit your background.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, status as a veteran, and/or any other federal, state, or local protected class.