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Security Engineer

100% Remote (Within US) 11.5 Months
Contract $95/hour - $100/hour






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Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Ref: RKMNSE175

Position Overview


Remote

Required Skills
5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, focused on web applications and APIs in enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience executing end-to-end penetration tests (scoping, exploitation, validation, reporting)
Strong working knowledge of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, authentication/authorization flaws, injection attacks)
Proficiency with core security testing tools, including Burp Suite (advanced usage required), Nmap, and common exploitation frameworks
Experience writing scripts or automations in Python or Go to support testing workflows
Ability to clearly document findings with actionable remediation guidance for engineering teams
Experience partnering with engineering teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities

Strongly Preferred
Experience testing mobile applications, hardware/embedded systems, or third-party/vendor platforms
Familiarity with PCI-related penetration testing requirements and compliance contexts
Experience contributing to or supporting bug bounty programs (triage, validation, escalation)
Exposure to threat modeling and ability to identify risk areas pre-deployment
Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other testers

Nice to Have
Advanced understanding of networking and system architecture in large-scale environments
Experience improving or automating penetration testing processes and tooling
Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or CISSP

Baseline Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years in cybersecurity, with progression in penetration testing responsibilities

Notes:
Remote


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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Security Engineer


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