Penetration Testing Engineer, Mid- Army (TS/SCI)

Perform penetration testing, vulnerability management, and software/system assurance. Conduct penetration testing activities (e.g., reverse shell, SQL injections, social engineering, buffer overflows, trojan horses, password cracking tools and techniques, and privilege escalation). Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, assess risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures. Develop attack vectors, conduct reconnaissance, collect open-source intelligence, enumeration, and foot-printing of target platforms, networks, and services, and develop exploit payloads and system backdoors to identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses., * Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated

• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

• At least 3+ years of Cyber Security or relevant Penetration testing experience
• Active Top Secret clearance or higher (Must Have)
• Demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for a Penetration Testing Engineer.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.
• CEH Certification (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• PenTest+, OSCP or GPEN certification (Nice to have)

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection. Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.