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# Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Professional Project Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Portsmouth, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Information Security Management, Microsoft Office, Nmap, Red Team (Cyber Security), Web Application Security, Web Applications, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Metasploit, Process Control Systems, Burpsuite, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88735261/1

## About the Role

Prior penetration testing experience is required. This is not an entry level position.

Bachelor's degree in an IT related subject matter area from an accredited college or university and have at minimum three years of operational penetration testing experience.

Ability to participate in or lead penetration testing assessments, including professional correspondence with different contracting companies and federal personnel, with minimal management/supervisory oversight.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including the development of formal, well-formatted, and grammatically accurate assessment reports and presentations.

Proficiency in common cyber security tools (i.e., nmap, burpsuite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Tenable Security Center, Crowdstrike).

Experience and proficiency with at least one or more programming or scripting languages.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and in interactions with fellow employees and client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of national security systems and industrial control systems.

Experience with pentesting web applications and cloud environments.

Possess a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar professional certification.

Possess an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO), or equivalent technical certification.

## Description

As a critical member of the Cyber Security Assessment Team, this role will engage in the technical testing of logically and geographically separate information systems to support both scheduled and impromptu assessment activities. Activities may include technical risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, application/web security testing, and adversarial emulation. This role will also develop and advise both operational and leadership teams on potential vulnerability mitigation strategies within current industry best practices and federal standards.