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# Mid-Level Penetration Tester [$291k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $291,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Network Protocols
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9253993/mid-level-penetration-tester-291kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 8+ years
 * Required Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III
 * Total Compensation: $291k+ yearly (tentative)

## Description

* Conduct vulnerability and penetration testing across network and application levels in support of Risk Management Framework security controls assessments.
 * Apply specialized knowledge of network protocols and security tools to evaluate and mitigate security risks., * Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework.
 * Direct and participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.
 * Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools.
 * Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security and interpret federal security regulations.
 * Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods.