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# Jr Cyber Penetration Tester / Secret

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $106,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Cross-Site Request Forgery, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Nmap, Windows PowerShell, SQL Injection, Web Applications, Network Routing, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Metasploit, Data Analytics, Cts+, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87091341/1

## About the Role

Required: LU

 * Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience or an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
 * Basic understanding of networking and security principles.
 * Experience with evaluating system security configurations.
 * Understand common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding.
 * Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.
 * Fundamentals of network routing & switching and assessing network device configurations.
 * Familiarity in evaluating findings and performing root cause analysis.
 * Demonstrated ability to work alone and/or within a small group.
 * Either possess or obtain prior to start date ONE of the following certifications:
 + CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER
 * U.S. citizenship required.
 * Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

 * Active Top Secret or TS/SCI.

## Description

This Federal Strategic Cyber program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise the Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.

In this role, you will:
Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team.

 * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures.
 * Help customer perform analysis and mitigation of security vulnerabilities.
 * Perform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy the NIST 800-53 CA-8 security control and using methodologies that may include, NIST SP 800-115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF).
 * Stay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation of computer networks.
 * Provide support to incident response teams through capability enhancement and reporting.
 * Assist in maintaining Red Cell infrastructure.
 * Develop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation (e.g. bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell).