A world-leading national security company is driving missions of consequence across the globe and to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. They are a mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, delivering highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect nations and allies, operating at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats.
The Role
• Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team.
• Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying vulnerabilities and security measures.
• Help customers perform analysis and mitigation of security vulnerabilities.
• Perform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy NIST 800-53 CA-8 and using methodologies like NIST SP 800-115, PTES, and ISSAF.
• Stay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation of computer networks.
• Develop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation (e.g. bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell).
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Basic understanding of networking and security principles.
• Experience with evaluating system security configurations.
• Understanding of common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding.
• Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap.
• One of the following certifications: CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER.
What's On Offer
• Opportunity to work on critical national security missions.
• Exposure to advanced cyber security challenges and technologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Salary range of $66,000 - $106,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.
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