Lead Consultant - Penetration Testing

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At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2233811

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External Description: Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars LLP is a leading provider of cybersecurity consulting services, dedicated to helping organizations improve their security programs. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated penetration testing lead consultant to join our team and lead pen testing engagements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience performing penetration testing including use of tools and manual processes. They will also possess a fundamental understanding of web application programming, TCP/IP, network design architecture, and have the capacity to learn requirements necessary to sustain our client engagements. The responsibilities that you will be given will make the most of your strengths and challenge you to develop new skills.

Forvis Mazars has opportunities for professional development and certifications as well as a flexible work environment and remote work options.

How you will contribute:

• Consulting Services: Perform web application testing, manual pen testing, automated pen testing, vulnerability scanning, and maintain good documentation of the exploit chain
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with our services
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor other members of the team, providing direction and support to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest cyber and testing methodologies and industry best practices, continuously improving our services
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on findings, methodology, and remediation recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Risk Management: Identify and assess security risks, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance overall security posture

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or related fields
• Programming experience in Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, .NET or other interpreted or compiled languages
• Working with technical security controls for 4+ years
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration tools and techniques
• Pen testing certification(s) required including OSCP, CEH, CPT, LPT, GPEN, PenTest+ or must obtain one or more security-related certifications within the first year of hire
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and technologies
• Ability to travel up to 25%

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City: Springfield

State: Missouri

Community / Marketing Title: Lead Consultant - Penetration Testing

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.