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# Cyber Penetration Tester

- **Company:** VTG LLC
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Hypervisor, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Management System, Enterprise Software Applications, Virtual Environment, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060042/cyber-penetration-tester

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * Demonstrated work experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field.
 * Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing.
 * Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
 * Demonstrated working knowledge of cybersecurity principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
 * Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture.
 * Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis.
 * Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures.
 * Demonstrated experience using network management tools.
 * Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
 * Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies.
 * Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans.
 * Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design for enterprise systems and hypervisors.
 * Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations.

## Description

VTG is seeking a Cyber Penetration Tester with experience performing penetration testing, network security analysis, and security architecture assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating enterprise systems, and developing risk mitigation strategies across Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.

What will you do?

 * Perform cyber penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities across enterprise environments.
 * Apply computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques to evaluate system security.
 * Assess and implement IT security architecture to improve overall security posture.
 * Conduct network security analysis and evaluate network architectures for potential risks.
 * Utilize network management tools to monitor, assess, and analyze network environments.
 * Leverage adversarial tactics to perform hands-on security testing and validate defensive controls.
 * Develop risk management methodologies and recommend security improvements.
 * Analyze penetration testing results and develop risk and threat mitigation plans.
 * Test and review system configurations, development, and design with a focus on enterprise systems and hypervisors.
 * Design, test, and implement complex Windows-based environments.
 * Work with Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms while applying cybersecurity best practices.


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