Role & seniority: Senior/seasoned Penetration Tester (full-time, regular employee)

Stack/tools: nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus; Linux OS; networking/TCP-IP; virtualization and containerization; web services; OWASP Top 10; DoD/NSA vulnerability/penetration testing standards; exploitation techniques (buffer overflows, fuzzing, SQLi, MiTM, XSS, privilege escalation, lateral movement)

Top 3 responsibilities

Conduct in-depth penetration testing and threat-hunting on sophisticated systems using advanced techniques
Assess vulnerabilities per industry standards (OWASP Top 10, DoD/NSA) and perform exploitation where appropriate
Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects and work hands-on with current hardware/electronics to evaluate security

Must-have skills

Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI potential) and related qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience; professional pen-testing or threat-hunting background
Grey/black box testing expertise
Proficiency with nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus
Extensive Linux experience; strong networking knowledge; virtualization/containerization; web services
Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and applicable security standards
Experience with exploitation techniques (as listed)

Nice-to-haves

Certifications: OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CEH, CISSP
Malware analysis, digital forensics
Scripting: Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby
Systems programming; Andro

Full Description

Job Title: Penetration Tester

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Dynamic Team of Penetration Testers! Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as you join a vibrant team dedicated to solving intricate, multi-disciplinary challenges across various fields. This is your chance to apply your expertise to groundbreaking problems and dive into new, fascinating topics. You'll not only enhance your skills but also play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to complex issues.

More About the Role

Become part of an exceptional team of engineers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for tackling real-world problems. As a seasoned 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 advanced penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques.

Required Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance with the potential to obtain TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience
Professional experience in penetration testing or threat hunting
Proven experience in grey and black box penetration testing
Proficiency with popular penetration testing tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar utilities
Extensive working knowledge of Linux operating systems
Strong grasp of networking, TCP/IP, virtualization, containerization, and web services
In-depth understanding of OWASP Top 10, DoD, NSA, or industry-standard Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Standards
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

Desired Qualifications (A Plus!)

Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CEH, or CISSP
Experience in malware analysis or digital computer forensics
Scripting skills in Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby
Systems programming experience
Keen interest in emerging penetration testing technologies and techniques

Penetration Tester