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# Penetration Tester - Cyber Engineer

- **Company:** BTS Software Solutions
- **Location:** Aberdeen, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Fuzz Testing, Open Web Application Security, SQL Injection, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Web Services, Scripting, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), GWAPT, Cybercrime, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9310665/penetration-tester-cyber-engineer

## About the Role

Active Secret Clearance with the potential to obtain TS/SCI

 - Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, Proficiency with popular penetration testing tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar utilities

 - Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems

 - Expertise in exploitation techniques including buffer overflows, fuzzing, SQL injection, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, covert channels, secure tunneling, XSS, privilege escalation, and lateral movement

 - Strong grasp of networking, TCP/IP, virtualization, and web services

 - Familiarity of interfacing with electronic hardware (e.g. taking apart devices and identifying hardware components)

 - Minimum of 2-3 years of exploitation experience

## Description

Become part of an exceptional team of engineers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for tackling real-world problems. As a junior penetration tester, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working hands-on with the latest electronics. Your role will involve performing in-depth assessments and analyses of sophisticated systems using penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques.