• Security Engineer

    Eliassen Group (Oakland, CA)


    Security Engineer

    Oakland, CA

    **Type:** Contract

    **Category:** Engineer

    **Industry:** Financial Services

    **Reference ID:** JN -072025-103043

    **Date Posted:** 07/27/2025

    **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/5JaHFt

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    Hybrid | Oakland, CA

     

    Our client, a leading provider of consumer credit services, has an excellent opportunity for a Security Engineer to work on a 12+ month renewable contract opportunity. Work will be a hybrid schedule in Oakland, CA.The Security Engineerwill perform penetration testing on our web applications and services (both internal and external).

     

    _We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

     

    Rate: $60 - $70 / hr. w2

    Responsibilities:

    + Discover and document vulnerabilities, assess their risk levels, and communicate findings clearly in written and verbal form.

    + Deliver high-quality penetration testing reports for newly developed services and features.

    + Build and maintain custom scripts and tools, including those that integrate with Burp Suite (via the Extender API), to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.

    + Review application source code to uncover hidden security flaws and logic vulnerabilities.

    + Triage and validate security reports from external penetration testers, bug bounty researchers, and automated vulnerability scans.

    Experience Requirements:

    + 2+ years of experience in penetration testing, application security, or related security roles.

    + Demonstrated experience conducting both manual and automated penetration tests.

    + Experience developing tools such as Burp Suite, especially through its Extender API.

    + Experience reviewing application source code to detect vulnerabilities.

    + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, security automation, and how security integrates into DevOps practices.

    + Ability to write clear, concise, and technically sound security assessment reports.

    Education Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, computer information systems, or related field.

    + Hands-on experience with Bug Bounty platforms (e.g., HackerOne, Bugcrowd).

    + Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, or CEH are highly desirable.

     

    _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

     

    _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

     

    _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

     

    _About Eliassen Group:_

     

    _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

     

    _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

     

    _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_