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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Control Assessor Test Engineer - **Company:** LV8D Solutions - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Networks, Network Topologies, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Forensics, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Red Team (Cyber Security), Virtualization Technology, Test Scripts, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/6901121/security-control-assessor-test-engineer ## About the Role Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment., * Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience or * Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience Clearance: * TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Requirements / Responsibilities: * Experience evaluating systems and recommending changes to improve the systems' security posture * Experience in penetration testing, red team, system / network configuration, and familiarity with different operating systems and virtualization platforms * Willingness to obtain an associated certification such as CEH, PenTest, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or GPEN, if not already obtained * Knowledgeable in hacker / hacktivist group capabilities, intentions and methodologies * Experience with incident handling procedures, network threat assessment, and analysis activities * Knowledgeable in the security landscape (attack vectors, best practices, and mitigation) * Experience using packet capture and analysis tools * Experience using computer and network forensics techniques * Knowledgeable in hardening techniques * Experience in network and web related protocol analysis * Experience using industry standard security scanning tools * Perform security testing in conjunction with the Security Control Assessment (SCA) team to achieve ATO (Authorization to Operate) * Perform application security testing on mission critical IC systems * Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata * Ability to reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic * Assess network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns * Perform network monitoring, network mapping, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing * Train and mentor cybersecurity professionals * Review test plans / procedures, test results, and test reports for completeness and accuracy, including compliance to approved plans, and provide feedback to the GPOC * Experience with IC or Department of Defense (DoD) mission systems * Develop productive relationships with Prime / Subcontractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts * Author, review, and coordinate cybersecurity documents * Ability to lead and be the primary point of contact for one or more projects * Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong customer engagement skills * Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise * Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment ## Related Videos - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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