Senior Penetration Tester

T S 1, LLC
Washington, DC, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$126,300.0 - $152,103.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Microsoft Windows Active Directory Software System Penetration Testing Automation of Tests Bash Shell Unix Cloud Computing Software Debugging Linux DevOps
+12 more
Perl (Programming Language) Cryptographic Protocols Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server Network Protocols Open Source Technology Oracle Databases Windows PowerShell Web Applications Scripting GWAPT

Job description

  • Assist with the technical execution of pen testing (Cloud, Web, Network) activities, including scoping, test plan creation, and technical execution.
  • Assist with customer interactions, including planning, kickoff, and debriefing meetings
  • Coordinate with other cybersecurity teams as necessary
  • Years of Experience Required: 5 years
  • Education Requirements: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Preferred
  • At least one of the following security certifications (i.e., Security +, OSCP, CEH, OSWE, CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.)

Requirements

  • US Citizenship or Green Card Holder
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts, impacts, risks, mitigations, and remediation guidance
  • Advanced experience with common pen testing toolsets
  • Ability to perform penetration testing with minimal reliance on automated tools
  • Experience working in a large government or military environment
  • Expert level understanding of networking protocols and web application architecture
  • Strong familiarity with Java and .NET based web applications
  • Expert level familiarity with both Windows and Unix operating systems

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Certifications:

  • Able to properly install, configure, and run common open-source testing tools
  • Extensive knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory security concepts
  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database concepts
  • Deep knowledge of cryptographic protocols
  • Experience developing custom payloads and exploit chains
  • Strong familiarity with application DevOps concepts, tools, and technologies
  • Advanced scripting experience (Python, Bash, Perl, PowerShell, Command Shell, etc.)
  • Advanced experience with debuggers and disassemblers
  • Advanced knowledge of intrusion detection evasion techniques

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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