Penetration Tester

FORTREUM, LLC
Leesburg, VA, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$125,000.0 - $155,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Software System Penetration Testing Computing Platforms Bash Shell Networking Hardware Python (Programming Language) Network Architecture Open Web Application Security Windows PowerShell Ruby Web Applications Scripting
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Job description

This role will be responsible for conducting network, application (API, mobile, and web), and Social Engineering penetration testing. Specifically, you would:

  • Work closely with all members of the team to conduct penetration testing of customer networks, applications (API, web, and mobile), and/or social engineering activities to achieve the customer’s objectives of the engagement
  • Advise customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements
  • Prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers within established timelines
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
  • Coordinate project readiness with internal teams and customers
  • Pursue continuous professional development in by achieving industry specific certifications (must be willing to meet FedRAMP certification requirements as outlined by A2LA)
  • Perform project readouts with customers to notify them of the outcome of their penetration test
  • Train and mentor junior team members
  • Interface with customers and other internal delivery team members through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of customer organizations

This is a customer facing role. Travel is expected to be limited in nature; however, you may be required to travel to client locations to deliver professional services periodically when needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of equivalent job experience
  • 2+ years of professional services experience
  • 3+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience
  • Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.)
  • Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies
  • Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, and/or PTES

Preferred Skills

  • eCPPT, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or GPEN certifications
  • Ability to quickly assess new and leading-edge technologies and concepts
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to develop technical content for website updates, whitepapers, and blog posts that can be used both internally and by our clients to assist them in evaluating/building out their security programs
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients
  • Familiarity with commonly used network architecture, network devices/services, development platforms, and software suites
  • Ability to work in a team environment with compliance specialists who conduct security control assessments in parallel
  • Comfortable supporting fast-paced team environments
  • Familiarity of penetration testing in cloud environments encompassing a variety of technology stacks

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Work from home stipend
  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance, We offer a competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plan with a 4% match, company paid short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, company paid AD&D and life insurance, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, access to over 30,000 free online training courses, personal cell phone allowance, new hire and annual home office stipend, spot awards and eleven paid holidays.

About the company

Fortreum is a trusted leader in cloud and cybersecurity services, ranked among the Top 5 FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAO). With the addition of Kovr.AI, we have expanded our capabilities to include advanced cyber risk quantification and analytics, enabling organizations to better understand, measure, and communicate risk. Together, we deliver independent, third-party, vendor-agnostic regulatory assessment and advisory services, alongside advanced cybersecurity offensive and compliance technical solutions. Our comprehensive service portfolio spans regulatory compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, CMMC, FISMA, SOC, PCI, ISO, and HIPAA.

Working with Fortune 500 companies and leading cloud service providers, we’ve built our reputation on service-delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to client success. Our continued rapid growth creates exceptional opportunities for driven professionals to make their mark in the cybersecurity industry-guided by our core values: quality above all, a customer-driven mindset, autonomy, and personal accountability., On our team, you will have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the field. Fortreum team members have supported the biggest cloud providers in the world, and you will have the opportunity to learn from the best. We’re seeking a seasoned Penetration Tester to join our team. Your expertise in cloud penetration testing (FedRAMP and other compliance frameworks) and security best practices will be essential in helping our customers.

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