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Amla Commerce

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United States, Milwaukee

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IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Amla Commerce is looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team and contribute to the security of our infrastructure and web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure security, manual penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and web application security.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct manual penetration testing of infrastructure systems, networks, and applications to identify security vulnerabilities and potential risks
Utilize various penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Owasp Zap, and Metasploit Framework to identify and exploit vulnerabilities
Perform vulnerability assessments using both manual approaches and vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, and Qualys
Collaborate with the development team to enhance the security of web applications by implementing secure coding practices and addressing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Configure and manage web application firewalls (WAF) to protect against common web-based attacks
Implement and maintain infrastructure firewalls, ensuring that proper configurations are in place to protect the network and systems from unauthorized access
Manage IP access control lists and handle blocking/unblocking requests as per security policies
Ensure compliance with SOC (Security Operations Center) standards and participate in audits and assessments
Provide end user system security by deploying and managing antivirus solutions, conducting security awareness training, and responding to security incidents
Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to proactively identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum 2 Years of relevant work experience
Proven experience in infrastructure security, manual penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and web application security
Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools and frameworks, including Burp Suite, Owasp Zap, and Metasploit Framework
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and best practices for securing web applications
Experience with IDS/IPS tools for monitoring and preventing intrusions
Familiarity with wireless/Wi-Fi security protocols, encryption standards, and best practices
Knowledge of network and system security protocols, technologies, and best practices
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically about security risks and solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Web application Vulnerability assessment and Penetration testing
Infrastructure, network and Servers Vulnerability assessment and Penetration testing
Worked on tools like, nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, etc.
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities
Nessus reports analysis to cross verify false positives by doing POC
BurpSuite report Analysis to cross verify false positives by doing POC

Nice to have:

Experience with IDS/IPS tools for monitoring and preventing intrusions
Familiarity with wireless/Wi-Fi security protocols, encryption standards, and best practices
Knowledge of network and system security protocols, technologies, and best practices
Worked on WAF like Cloudflare, Imperva, etc.
Implement and maintain infrastructure firewalls, ensuring that proper configurations are in place to protect the network and systems from unauthorized access
Relevant certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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