Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log in Application Security Penetration Tester Job Locations US-TX-Southlake | US-NE-Omaha | US-MI-Ann Arbor | US-FL-Orlando Requisition ID 2026-119585 Posted Date 7 hours ago(3/6/2026 9:13 PM) Category Engineering & Software Development Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 / Year Application deadline 3/13/2026 Position Type Full time Your Opportunity

The Schwab Cybersecurity Services team is seeking a talented Application Penetration Tester to perform application penetration testing.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a growing team of Application Security professionals who strive to deliver solutions that exceed the expectations of our clients and measurably improve Schwab’s risk management practices.

 

You will work closely with application development teams other teams within application security, and other cyber security teams to foster the development of secure, resilient, and reliable software for external users and Schwab’s internal workforce.

What you have

You should have a solid understanding of modern web and mobile application design, pen testing frameworks, application-level pen testing tools, SAST tools including; Fortify, Checkmarx, and Veracode, SCA tools including BlackDuck, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate your findings in clearly understandable terms that also drives trust between application development and application security.

 

Lead testing efforts on web and mobile applications and supporting systems.

Replicate the actual techniques and tools used by malicious attackers to model potential external threats.Upon completion of the assessment, you will prepare reports and present the results to application owners, developers, and business unit information security teams.Analyze test results, draw conclusions from results, and develop targeted exploit examples.Consult with operations and software development teams to ensure potential weaknesses are addressed.Contribute to the research or development of tools to assist in the vulnerability discovery process.Collaborate with other teams within Enterprise Cybersecurity to improve the overall security of applications and infrastructure.Stay current on security best practices and vulnerabilities.

The Expertise You Have And The Skills You Bring

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience5+ years of IT experienceKnowledge of penetration testing conceptsIn depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and The OWASP Web Security Testing Guide Preferred 3+ years of hands-on web application penetration testing / ethical hacking experiencePreferred: OSCP, GWAPT, GXPN, GPEN, LPT, CEH, CISSP or other industry security certifications.Ability to demonstrate manual testing experience including all of OWASP Top 10Intermediate knowledge of application security mechanisms such as authentication and authorization techniques, data validation, and the proper use of encryptionTechnical knowledge of, and the ability to recognize, various types of application security vulnerabilities.Demonstrated experience with common penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, NeXpose, BackTrack, Metasploit, AppScan, WebInspect, Burp Suite Professional, Acunetix, Arachni, w3af, NTOSpiderIntermediate knowledge of a programming or scripting language such a C, C#, Python, Objective C, Java, Javascript, SQL,Intermediate knowledge of Web Services technologies such as XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, and AJAXIntermediate knowledge of web frameworks, including XML, SOAP, J2EE, JSON and AjaxExperience with Enterprise Java or .NET web application frameworks, including Struts and SpringProven analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the desire to assist others in solving issuesExcellent interpersonal skills with a strong interest in the application security domainExcellent communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to communicate threats and facilitate progress towards long-term remediation.Highly motivated with the willingness to take ownership / responsibility for their work and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

 

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Why work for us?

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions Paid parental leave and family building benefits Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance Application FAQs

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