Penetration Tester
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Requirements
-
Active Security Clearance
-
Federal Contracting Experience
-
Familiarity with working in government environments, including compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards.
-
Penetration Testing Tools
-
Vulnerability Remediation
-
Operating Systems Expertise:
-
Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals.
-
Scripting & Programming:
-
Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages used in automation and exploit development.
-
Network & Web Application Testing:
-
Ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, APIs, and web applications (e.g., SQLi, XSS, CSRF).
-
Active Directory & Cloud Environments:
-
Experience with AD enumeration and exploitation; familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
-
HVA Operator Certification strongly desired
-
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
-
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
-
GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
-
CPT (Certified Penetration Tester)
-
Strong report writing and communication skills
-
Ability to brief technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
-
Team collaboration and red team/blue team coordination experience