Senior Penetration Tester

Job Summary

Working remotely, the full-time Senior Penetration Tester will independently conduct penetration testing of applications and systems, identify security flaws, and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Key responsibilities

• Perform application and network penetration testing and wireless security assessments
• Apply offensive cybersecurity testing techniques and coordinate testing projects with system owners
• Report identified cybersecurity risks and recommend risk mitigation measures to enhance the enterprise's cybersecurity posture

Required qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with testing tools such as NESSUS, METASPLOIT, and Burp Suite
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methods
• Possess a certification in penetration testing, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)
• Required to have a DOD SECRET Clearance and eligibility for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance