Penetration Tester

MarineTraffic
Manassas, VA, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Network Operating System (NOS) Communications Protocols Cyber Security Perl (Programming Language) Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security NetFlow Network Architecture Red Team (Cyber Security) TCP/IP
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Wireshark Web Applications Scripting Office365 Virtual Environment Firewalls (Computer Science) Fireeye Malware Detection Purple Team (Cyber Security) Cyber Warfare Splunk Network Server Vmware

Job description

  • Lead enterprise and system-focused network and application penetration assessments to identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Perform testing on a wide scope of systems, including Web applications, security controls, network infrastructure, wireless, and mobile deployments.
  • Conduct hands-on technical testing beyond the use of automated tool validation. Plan, execute, report, and lead technical debriefs on testing activities and outcomes.
  • Execute covert Red Team Cyber operations to mimic adversary tactics and work closely in a Purple Team to test exploits needed to build detections.
  • Communicate findings and remediation strategies effectively to stakeholders, including technical staff and executive leadership.
  • OSCP, GPEN or GXPN certification preferred.
  • Perform other official duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge of security systems analysis, testing, and documentation
  • Knowledge of virtual environments, network operating systems, mobile device environments, and data encryption methods
  • Demonstrated expertise in communication protocols, network operating systems, servers, firewall implementation, IPS/IDS systems, and advanced malware detection systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP, network fundamental, network security, NetFlow and knowledge of tools such as Wireshark.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NetWitness , FireEye, Splunk, AWS Direct Connect, Checkpoint/Barracuda Firewalls, StealthWatch , ThreatConnect, O365, Bro, AWS/AZURE Security Onion, Gigamon, and VMware. Experience with scripting languages such as Perl a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work alone and in team environments
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Flexibility/Adaptability

Level of Education: Bachelors or above Area(s) of Concentration :

Bachelor’s degree in computer related field plus 5 years of professional experience or equivalent work experience is required for each position. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, proposed staff should have at least eight (8) years of Information Technology security experience

Certifications Preferred :

CISSP, GIAC, CCE, ECIH, CEH.

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