Job Title:- Senior Security and Vulnerability Tester (Liferay Portal)
Location:- Austin,TX (Onsite)
Duration:- Contract
Job Description
Below are five Key Testing skills needed for this role. Please prioritize this 1.
Vulnerability Scanning 2.
Penetration Testing (Pen Testing) 3.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) 4.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) 5.
API Security Testing Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced
Senior Security and Vulnerability Tester specializing in
Liferay Portal to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security of our Liferay Portal through rigorous security testing, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. This role requires deep knowledge of application security, vulnerability scanning, and the ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate security risks in a Liferay-based environment.
Key Responsibilities: 1.
Vulnerability Scanning: Conduct regular vulnerability scans using tools like
Nessus,
Insight VM and
Qualys to identify security flaws in Liferay and its supporting infrastructure. Analyze scan results and collaborate with development teams to patch and resolve identified vulnerabilities. 2.
Penetration Testing: Perform comprehensive penetration testing on the Liferay Portal to uncover vulnerabilities such as
SQL Injection,
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Utilize tools such as
Burp Suite,
Metasploit, and
OWASP ZAP to simulate real-world attacks and assess system resilience. 3.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST): Review the source code of Liferay components and custom modules using tools like
SonarQube,
Checkmarx, and
Fortify to identify insecure coding practices. Provide recommendations for improving code security and conduct regular audits of newly developed code.
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST):
Perform dynamic application security testing to identify runtime vulnerabilities in the Liferay Portal using tools like
OWASP ZAP,
Netsparker, or
Acunetix. Validate the effectiveness of security controls in real-time and recommend remediation strategies.
Assess the security of APIs integrated with the Liferay Portal for authentication, authorization, and data exposure vulnerabilities. Use tools like
Postman,
Burp Suite, or
OWASP API Security Testing Guide to evaluate API endpoints for common vulnerabilities such as
broken authentication and
insecure direct object references. 6.
Configuration Auditing: Perform security configuration audits of the Liferay portal and server environment, ensuring compliance with industry best practices (SSL/TLS, role-based access control, etc.). Identify and mitigate security misconfigurations that could expose the portal to potential attacks. 7.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Injection Testing: Perform specialized testing to detect
XSS,
SQL Injection, and other injection vulnerabilities in the portal. Work closely with development teams to ensure proper input validation and security mechanisms are in place.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in application security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Hands-on experience with Liferay Portal security testing.
- Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, or Qualys.
- Strong knowledge of Penetration Testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.
- Expertise in Static Application Security Testing (SAST) using tools like SonarQube, Fortify, or Checkmarx.
