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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

+ Lead dynamic penetration testing against hardened web/API and mobile applications to uncover vulnerabilities and leverage manual exploitation techniques, demonstrating business impact.

+ Deliver clear, actionable reports that include detailed findings, vulnerability scoring, and remediation guidance tailored to technical and non-technical teams.

+ Continuously evolve testing methodologies by researching emerging threats, tools, and techniques, applying them to improve assessment strategies and team capabilities.

+ Maintain a balance between hands-on testing and supporting broader team initiatives, including process optimization, tool/script development, and knowledge sharing.

_The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there’s an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days at one of the following locations:_

+ Cincinnati, OH

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent work experience

+ Eight or more year of experience in information security

+ Two or more years of experience in IT infrastructure management, application architecture, risk management, data architecture, middleware technology, and IT operations and project management

Preferred Skills/Experience

+ **Web & API Penetration Testing** : 5+ years of hands-on experience with modern web applications and APIs. Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities.

+ **Manual Testing & Exploitation** : Advanced proficiency in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web apps and APIs using tools like Burp Suite Pro, Postman/Insomnia, and custom scripts; skilled in uncovering business logic flaws, access control issues, and chaining exploits to demonstrate real-world impact.

+ **Mobile Application Security** : Familiarity with Android and iOS testing methodologies and platform-specific risks, including OWASP MASVS and MASTG.

+ **Technical Proficiency** : Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby, Go). Solid grasp of HTTP/S, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT), and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS).

+ **Cloud & Platform Fluency** : Comfortable testing in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, containers/Kubernetes). Experienced across Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. Familiarity with cloud-native security and assessment tools (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Defender, ScoutSuite,) and common misconfiguration exploitation techniques.

+ **Tooling & Automation** : Experience developing custom tools and scripts to automate testing workflows. Familiarity with tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.

+ **Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment** : Ability to perform threat modeling and risk assessments to prioritize testing efforts and communicate business impact.

+ **Regulatory & Compliance Awareness** : Understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP.

+ **Communication & Documentation** : Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experienced in technical writing and clearly articulating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.

+ **Leadership & Mentorship** : Proven ability to lead engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and mentor junior testers.

+ **Certifications** : OSWE, OSEP, OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GMOB, OSWA, or equivalent.

+ **Additional Experience** : Source code review, ServiceNow Application Vulnerability Response, and understanding of change control and security architecture.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

+ Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

+ Basic term and optional term life insurance

+ Short-term and long-term disability

+ Pregnancy disability and parental leave

+ 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

+ Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

+ Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

+ Adoption assistance

+ Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $111,605.00 - $131,300.00

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.