Network Security Specialist

GovSG is looking for a Penetration Tester to perform primarily Red Team activities to assist in the defense of a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network supporting a US Government customer. The selected candidate will primarily be responsible for assessing the current state of the services and infrastructure supporting NIWC, providing the following support:

• Performing penetration testing against a variety of applications using tools such as BURP.
• Perform proof of concept on new exploits to determine if supported networks are vulnerable.
• Ensure signature-based scanning tools are operational.
• This position is 100% onsite in San Diego, CA.

Do you have experience in Vulnerability management?, * 4 years of relevant experience

• Drafting and review of SOPs (Standard Operation Procedures and POCs (Proofs of Concept)
• Experience as a System Administrator/Network Administrator
• Basic to medium knowledge of core Linux elements
• Experience with vulnerability enumeration and remediation
• Experience with DoD STIGs
• Scripting experience (Powershell, BASH, or Python preferred)
• Experience with virtual machines (vSphere, Virtual Box, KVM, QEMU)

Position Desired:

• Knowledge of Burp Suite security tools
• Knowledge of ACAS suite management, installation, upkeep, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Kali Linux tools such as nMAP, TCPDump, WireShark
• Knowledge of web development and HTML structure
• Working knowledge of OSI network model and network traffic flow
• Working knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls
• Basic knowledge of Ports, Protocols, Services, and Management (PPSM’s)
• Working knowledge of Windows Server core elements (Domain Controller, Active Directory, Registry, GPO creation, DISM, SCCM)
• Medium to Advance knowledge of network configuration for switches and routers
• Basic understanding of vulnerability research and exploitation
• Basic knowledge of physical security
• Basic knowledge of hardware exploitation
• Basic knowledge of Cloud core elements
• Penetration testing experience

Required Certifications (IAT Level II): One of the following:

• CySA+
• Security+
• CCNA - Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP

And

• MCSA, Linux+ or other equivalent operating environment certification (equivalent training can be used in lieu of certification)

3.93.9 out of 5 stars San Diego, CA 92108 $100,000 - $118,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, Salary: $100,000- $118,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
• Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
• Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
• Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering
• The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.