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# Secret Vulnerability Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Burp Suite, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Reverse Engineering, Software Systems, Wireshark, VirtualBox, Virtualization Technology, Web Applications, Scripting, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/maryland/aberdeen-proving-ground/secret-vulnerability-penetration-tester/job-449881/

## About the Role

* Secret
 * 3 years of hands on experience in technical cyber security penetration testing, preferably manual testing experience
 * Proficiency in tools/methodologies for evaluating network and application-level vulnerabilities
 * Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals
 * Strong understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software
 * Experience interpreting network traffic using tools like Wireshark, Burp Suite, etc.
 * Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

 * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
 * DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
 * OSCP or equivalent certification
 * Basic knowledge of cryptography
 * Experience with programming/scripting (Python, Java, C/C++, bash)
 * Familiarity with code analysis and reverse engineering
 * Knowledge of hardware hacking techniques (chip-off, fault-injection, etc.)
 * Experience with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts

## Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to work 100% onsite at Aberdeen, MD in support of a defense program. This role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate will join a specialized team conducting manual technical cybersecurity assessments across devices, products, web applications, networks, and software systems. Daily responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities and exploits using tools like Wireshark and Burp Suite, interpreting network traffic, and performing penetration testing in secure SCIF lab environments. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity assessments or penetration testing, with strong knowledge of Linux and Windows internals, networking protocols, and hypervisor virtualization platforms such as VMware, VirtualBox, and ESXi.


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