Penetration Tester, Mid

About the position The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks. Apply advising skills, technical expertise, and industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You Have: 1+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans Experience operating in Linux, Windows, and cloud environments Experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques Experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience operating Tenable Nessus Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, DoD STIGs, and cybersecurity compliance processes Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks.
• Apply advising skills, technical expertise, and industry knowledge.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
• Experience operating in Linux, Windows, and cloud environments
• Experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• Experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• HS diploma or GED

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating Tenable Nessus
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, DoD STIGs, and cybersecurity compliance processes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification

Benefits

• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care

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