White Hat Hacker

Role Description The White Hat Hacker at Uniquecorn Strategies is responsible for ethically testing and securing the company’s and clients’ digital assets, systems, and infrastructure. In this full-time remote role, the individual will perform penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security audits across web applications, cloud environments, and internal tools. Daily tasks include identifying and documenting security weaknesses, proposing practical remediation steps, and collaborating with engineering, IT, and marketing technology teams to implement improvements. The role also involves developing and maintaining security best practices, monitoring for emerging threats, and contributing to secure workflows and configurations for campaigns, platforms, and data handling. The White Hat Hacker will continuously update skills to stay aligned with evolving security standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ethical hacking methodologies, penetration testing techniques, and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit).
• Practical experience with web application security, including OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and common exploit prevention.
• Hands-on skills with network security, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure configuration of servers and cloud services.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (such as Python, Bash, JavaScript) to automate testing, create tools, and analyze security data.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and compliance considerations relevant to marketing and data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Ability to create clear documentation and reports, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple assessments and projects in a remote setting.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with engineering, IT, operations, and marketing teams to embed security into tools, workflows, and client solutions.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CEH, OSCP, CISSP, Security+), or equivalent practical experience in ethical hacking and security operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security