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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Pentesters (Cyber Security Engineers) - **Company:** Ardent Principles - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Information Engineering, Linux, File Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Management System, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Backend, Information Technology - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132252/cloud-pentesters-cyber-security-engineers ## About the Role Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include: * Participating in public and private information security groups and organizations. * Communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives. * Performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction. * Penetration testing within Sponsor Cloud Services. * Using AI in penetration testing. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline. * One or more of the relevant certifications: + Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) + Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) + Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN) ## Description We are looking for Cloud Pentesters (Cyber Security Engineers) who bring deep cybersecurity experience and a strong grasp of cloud provider designs and services. You'll perform penetration testing, apply adversarial techniques, and use exploitation methods to evaluate cloud, enterprise, and virtualized systems. Your work will include analyzing network architectures, reviewing system and hypervisor configurations, designing or validating IT security architectures, and developing risk-based mitigation plans from detailed test results., In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with: * Work experience in cyber security or related IT field. * Cyber penetration testing. * Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing. * Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques. * Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms. * Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture. * Performing network security analysis. * Analyzing network architectures. * Using network management tools. * Developing risk management methodologies. * Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans. * Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors. * Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations. * Understanding Cloud Providers designs and services., We use cookies to ensure the basic functionalities of the website and to enhance your online experience. 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