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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Penetration Testing Lead - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800 - $156,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Productivity Software, Red Team (Cyber Security), Security Software, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Mitre Att&ck, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/penetration-testing-lead/12250087?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance * Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience, a Master's Degree and 10 years of experience, an Associate's Degree and 14 years, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 16 years of experience * One (or more) of the following certifications: OSCP, OSCE, GXPN or CEH * Demonstrated experience conducting penetration testing across network infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments. * Working knowledge of established penetration testing methodologies and security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) standards. * Experience configuring, maintaining, and optimizing penetration testing tools, frameworks, and automated security validation platforms. * Ability to identify and validate vulnerabilities, assess risk and potential business impact, and communicate actionable remediation recommendations to technical teams and stakeholders. * Experience mentoring junior penetration testers, providing technical guidance, and promoting adherence to testing methodologies and security best practices. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security findings into clear, actionable recommendations., * Active Secret clearance * AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification * Experience with automated penetration testing and security validation platforms such as Pentera, Cymulate, Picus Security, Intruder, or similar * Experience planning and executing red team exercises, adversary emulation, and attack simulations to identify security weaknesses and evaluate defensive capabilities. ## Description Peraton is seeking a Penetration Testing Lead to join our team. This person will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive offensive security assessments to identify, validate, and help remediate security vulnerabilities across the organization's applications, infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and systems. This role provides technical leadership for penetration testing activities, develops testing strategies and methodologies, and oversees the delivery of high-quality security assessments aligned with industry best practices and organizational risk management objectives., * Develop rules of engagement and test plans, coordinate testing with system owners and ISSOs, and track findings through POA&Ms. * Lead and execute penetration testing assessments across network infrastructure, applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments to identify, validate, and assess security vulnerabilities. * Plan and conduct red team exercises to simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures and evaluate the organization's ability to detect and respond to threats. * Apply industry-recognized testing methodologies and standards, including NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) standards, to ensure consistent and comprehensive security assessments. * Analyze testing results, validate findings, assess potential business impact, and provide actionable, risk-based remediation recommendations to technical teams and stakeholders. * Maintain, configure, and optimize penetration testing tools, frameworks, and supporting technologies to support effective and efficient security assessments. * Collaborate with security, cloud, application development, and infrastructure teams to communicate findings, support remediation efforts, and improve the organization's overall security posture. * Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior penetration testers, fostering technical growth, knowledge sharing, and adherence to established testing methodologies and best practices. * Continuously evaluate emerging attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and offensive security tools to enhance penetration testing capabilities and address evolving threats., Software * Analytics * Hospitality Leads product planning and execution for assigned clients, translating client and market requirements into product features, business requirements, statements of work, and roadmaps. 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