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# Penetration Tester

- **Company:** vTech Solution Inc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software System Penetration Testing, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Kali Linux, Nmap, Open Web Application Security, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us87428f9d29c50bfc1b93d26e45f1ee02

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
 * Minimum of 3 years penetration testing experience.
 * Proficiency with security assessment tools including Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux.
 * Familiarity with OWASP Testing Framework.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

 * Security+ certification.
 * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification.
 * PNP (Penetration Testing Professional) certification.
 * TeJPT (Test of Java Penetration Testing) certification.
 * GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) certification.

## Description

The Penetration Testing Specialist / Information Security Analyst Journeyman is responsible for conducting thorough penetration tests and vulnerability assessments to identify and exploit security weaknesses. This role involves hands-on testing, validating findings, documenting results, and supporting retesting efforts to enhance organizational security posture. Responsibilities:

 * Execute network scanning to identify vulnerabilities.
 * Conduct web application penetration testing.
 * Perform vulnerability exploitation to validate security gaps.
 * Validate and document findings from penetration tests.
 * Support data exfiltration testing to assess data leakage risks.
 * Create detailed technical documentation and capture evidence such as screenshots.
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