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Penetration Tester w/ Secret Clearance at Teksynap - QATestingJobs.com
Penetration Tester w/ Secret Clearance
Teksynap • Mosfiloti, Cyprus, Cyprus
remotefull-time
Posted Jan 6, 2026Apply by Jan 6, 2027
Role & seniority: Senior Penetration Tester (Technical Lead/Subject Expert) for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) engagement.
Stack/tools: Vulnerability assessment and pentest tools (Nessus, Metasploit, CANVAS, Nmap, Burp Suite, Kismet); Windows Server, IIS; major Linux distributions; scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java; familiarity with OWASP standards; PCI DSS testing experience.
Top 3 responsibilities
Independently perform application, network, wireless security testing and vulnerability identification; document findings with risk severity.
Develop mitigation strategies, prepare comprehensive assessment reports, and present findings to management and customers.
Coordinate testing projects with internal stakeholders/external system owners; contribute to process improvements and open security testing standards adoption.
Must-have skills
6+ years vulnerability assessments/penetration testing; 3+ years with the listed tools; 3+ years in network pentesting methodologies; 2+ years Windows Server/IIS and Linux administration/troubleshooting; 2+ years PCI DSS testing; strong documentation and oral presentation skills; scripting ability.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, databases, applications, web server design; experience with wireless LAN security testing; familiarity with OWASP and security testing standards.
Nice-to-haves
DoD 8570 IAM Level III baseline certifications (CISM, CISSP, CCISO) or equivalent; penetration testing certifications (LPT,
Full Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems, and enclaves managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
Conduct application and network penetration testing, wireless security assessments, and vulnerability identification.
Apply offensive cybersecurity testing techniques using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Coordinate penetration testing projects with internal stakeholders and external system owners.
Identify, document, and report security flaws in computing platforms, applications, and enterprise networks.
Develop and recommend mitigation strategies to address identified cybersecurity risks and strengthen enterprise security posture.
Prepare comprehensive assessment reports that detail findings, risk severity, and recommended remediation.
Support continuous improvement of testing processes and contribute to the adoption of open security testing standards (e.g., OWASP).
Provide technical expertise to management and customers through oral presentations, briefings, and written deliverables.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Minimum six (6) years of experience performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Minimum three (3) years of experience with testing tools such as Nessus, Metasploit, CANVAS, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Kismet.
Minimum three (3) years of experience conducting network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methodologies.
Minimum three (3) years of experience developing detailed assessment and testing reports.
Minimum two (2) years of experience administering and troubleshooting Windows Server and IIS environments.
Minimum two (2) years of experience administering and troubleshooting major Linux distributions.
Minimum two (2) years of PCI DSS testing experience.
Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, networking architectures, database, applications, and web server design.
Experience scripting in: Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java.
Experience performing wireless LAN security testing.
Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects including OWASP.
Knowledge of database, applications and Web server design and implementation.
Excellent written documentation and oral presentation skills.
Certifications
DoD 8570 IAM Level III Baseline Certification
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Must hold a penetration testing certification, such as
Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)
Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
OR have a minimum of eight (8) years of penetration testing experience.
Secret – IT-II (Tier 3) Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance with a favorable NACLC.
Overview
We are seeking a Penetration Tester - Senior to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
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Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States.
Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies
Noise level: (Low, Medium, High)
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel
List of Approved States
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, D.C, WV, WI, WY.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U. S. Citizen
Secret clearance
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
