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# Penetration Testing Engineer [$311k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $311,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9103903/penetration-testing-engineer-311kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 13+ years
 * Total Compensation: $311k+ yearly (tentative)

## Description

* Conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems.
 * Apply adversarial tactics, computer attack methods, and system exploitation techniques to support strategic investment decisions.
 * Perform network security analysis and evaluate enterprise security architecture., * Perform in-depth penetration testing and ethical hacking across Windows and Linux environments.
 * Design, test, and implement IT security architecture and complex system installations.
 * Analyze network architectures and develop comprehensive risk management methodologies and mitigation plans.
 * Apply expertise in cyber defense, software architecture, system administration, and network protocols to strengthen system security.


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