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# Vulnerability Researcher / Penetration Tester (Mid & Sr level)

- **Company:** Parsons Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $112,200.0 - $196,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Red Team (Cyber Security), Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://parsons.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US---MD-Field-Location/Vulnerability-Researcher---Penetration-Tester--Mid---Sr-level-_R188262

## About the Role

* Mid Bachelors' degree and 5-9 years' experience
 * Senior - Bachelors' degree and 10+ years' experience
 * Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance
 * Experience with penetration testing / red teaming / offensive cyber operations
 * Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute in a collaborative technical environment
 * An IAT II Certification

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

 * At least one intermediate or advanced-level industry certification relevant to penetration testing (e.g., OSCP, CEH, PenTest+, GPEN)

## Description

Parsons is growing its team of Penetration Testers (at several levels) to support upcoming mission-critical cybersecurity work. If you enjoy hands-on penetration testing, thrive on solving difficult technical problems, and want to work alongside experienced practitioners in a highly collaborative environment, these opportunities offer an excellent next step in your career.

We are looking for technical professionals who enjoy digging into complex problems, working through challenging cyber questions, and contributing to high-quality analysis that makes a real difference for the customer. We are interested in connecting with people who are excited to contribute and continue growing the skills and expertise. Our cybersecurity professionals work together as a cohesive unit, share knowledge freely, learn from one another, and continually improve both individual and team capability.

You'll be joining Parsons' local Analytics & Engineering team, a community known for its strong culture of defensive cyber operations, technical excellence, and collaboration. We invest in both mission success and team connection through regular social events, technical talks, training opportunities, and hands-on innovation activities at our Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Lab in Columbia, MD. From team lunches and ice cream socials to family-friendly seasonal events and technical learning sessions, we work hard to create an environment where people can do meaningful work and enjoy being part of our amazing team.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Plan and execute vulnerability campaigns, rapid-response campaigns, red team engagements, and DAST scans.
 * Maintain VDP Assessment Playbook and researching emerging exploits and TTPs.
 * Collaborating closely with other analysts and subject matter experts to solve complex technical problems
 * Continuously improving your technical skills and adapting to new tools, technologies, and cyber threats
 * Contributing to a team culture centered on learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence