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# Cybersecurity Specialist - Penetration Tester

- **Company:** QBE LLC
- **Location:** Fore Store, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Web Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74511109-cybersecurity-specialist-penetration-tester

## About the Role

* Associate degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, information systems, business, communications, or a related field, or an additional two or more years of relevant experience in place of the degree requirement.

 * At least 10 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this position.

 * Demonstrated experience performing authorized enterprise penetration tests.

 * Knowledge of network, web application, operating system, identity, and cloud attack techniques.

 * Experience developing professional penetration-testing reports.

 * Strong understanding of risk, remediation, and defensive countermeasures.

 * CompTIA Security+ certification.

 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

 * EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.

 * Ability to obtain and maintain the required federal background investigation, Public Trust determination, or security clearance associated with the position.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Federal penetration-testing experience.

 * Experience with cloud and identity-based penetration testing.

 * Experience performing adversary emulation or purple-team activities.

Physical Requirements

 * Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.

 * Ability to communicate effectively through virtual and in-person meetings.

 * Ability to perform duties in an office, remote, or hybrid environment based on program requirements.

 * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

## Description

QBE, LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist - Penetration Tester to conduct authorized penetration testing and security assessments supporting NIH/OD-OIT.

This position is primarily remote but will require some TDY.

Responsibilities

 * Conduct authorized network, application, system, cloud, and infrastructure penetration testing.

 * Develop testing plans, scopes, methodologies, and rules of engagement.

 * Identify exploitable security weaknesses through manual and automated techniques.

 * Validate vulnerabilities and determine potential attack paths and business impact.

 * Conduct reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities within authorized scope.

 * Document technical findings with supporting evidence.

 * Develop clear remediation recommendations.

 * Conduct retesting to validate remediation.

 * Coordinate testing activities with system owners and security stakeholders.

 * Maintain strict compliance with approved testing boundaries and procedures.

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